In midlife, many men struggle to form meaningful friendships, resulting in a notable friendship recession. Data indicate a rise in men reporting a lack of close friends, with only 15% expressing such feelings in 2021, compared to just 3% in 1990. Factors contributing to this trend include reliance on partners for social interaction, life changes, and the demands of work. While gay men may find community more readily, heterosexual men often face greater challenges in nurturing relationships.
According to data from the Survey Center on American Life, 15% of US men said they do not have close friends in 2021, compared with 3% in 1990.
A true friend will support and stand by you no matter what, will stand up for you, and tells you the truth, says Jeffrey Hall.
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