Category: Basic Training

Loyalty and Dependability

Have you ever been disappointed by a friend? Did they not show up (for the third straight time!) for your bowling or…

Confrontation, Confession, and Accountability

This subset of posts about the traits of the friendship every man needs continues as I make my case for 2025 as…

Non-judgmental Acceptance, Forgiveness, and Unconditional Love

As I continue to describe the traits of the type of friendship I believe every man needs, I will show how the…

Empathetic Listening (not just hearing)

The next trait of the deeper, more authentic friendship is one of the most critical skills anyone, man or woman, can possess…

Vulnerability, Authenticity, and Transparency

As I continue making my case for The Year for Better Male Friendships, this section covers the traits that turn a good…

Developing Trust and Establishing Confidentiality

This series on The Year for Better Male Friendships moves to another set of traits of the deeper, more authentic friendship that…