Psychology says 1 in 4 young men report feeling lonely on a regular basis. I was one of them for three years before I walked into a men's group and said six words I'd never said out loud - Silicon Canals

"A quarter of U.S. men aged 15 to 34 said they felt 'lonely a lot of the previous day.' Think about that. One in four young guys. Walk into any coffee shop, gym, or office, and statistically, a quarter of the young men there are battling the same crushing isolation."

"All that 'networking' for business never translated to actual human connection. I could pitch to investors all day but couldn't tell a friend I was struggling. The moment those six words left my mouth in that men's group, I felt both terrified and relieved."

Male loneliness is a widespread crisis affecting approximately 25% of men aged 15-34 in the U.S. Many men mask their isolation through work focus and productivity, avoiding the vulnerability required for authentic connection. The author experienced three years of isolation while appearing busy with startup work, discovering that professional networking does not translate to genuine human relationships. A turning point came through joining a men's support group where admitting vulnerability—saying "I don't know how to connect"—provided both terror and relief. This admission marked the beginning of breaking through isolation and establishing meaningful connections with others.

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