Category: Basic Training

Hopefully, by now, you realize there is a difference between good friends and the deeper, more authentic friendships that I believe every man needs, which I call a GodBuddy. As I continue to make my case for The Year for Better Male Friendships, I’m using excerpts from my book, Get Out of Your Man Cave: The Crisis of Male Friendships, to differentiate between good friends and GodBuddies. This next post covers the traits of patience and kindness, which we need when friends let us down or we encounter difficulty in any relationship. Practicing these traits will show that your friendship is reaching a level of maturity that many males may never achieve.  Traits that Transform Friendships Throughout this subset of posts, I’ve described several traits of male friendships. Most start by Finding Commonality and Building Chemistry. As we spend more time together, we become acquaintances. As we get to know

Have you ever been disappointed by a friend? Did they not show up (for the third straight time!) for your bowling or golf match? Are you still waiting for the information he promised weeks ago? Do you have a friend you can count on? The next set of traits of a good friendship is about being loyal and dependable. This post describes the difference between these two traits and how they help you become a better friend because every man needs that “2:00 am friend,” regardless of whether your friendship is that of a GodBuddy or not.  Traits that Transform Friendships As I make my case for 2025 as The Year for Better Male Friendships, I’ve been using excerpts from my book, Get Out of Your Man Cave: The Crisis of Male Friendships, about the traits that turn a good friendship into a deeper, more authentic friendship that I call

This subset of posts about the traits of the friendship every man needs continues as I make my case for 2025 as The Year for Better Male Friendships. The next set of traits—confrontation, confession, and accountability —are some of the most difficult ones. But they are also necessary when it’s time to “get real” with a good friend. Traits that Deepen Friendships This next excerpt from my book, Get Out of Your Man Cave: The Crisis of Male Friendships, continues describing the traits that turn a good friendship into a deeper, more authentic relationship that I call being a GodBuddy. Previous posts show that many friendships begin by Finding Commonality and Building Chemistry. These acquaintances often become friends as they spend more time together. When men begin Developing Trust and Establishing Confidentiality by getting to know each other better, they may even create a good friendship. However, even good friendships