Adult Male Friendships with Jarie Bolander

It’s becoming a trend… men are not socializing and developing friendships the same way as men in the past.  The decline is all over the place and the question is… why?  On this episode, the dads sit down with Jarie Bolander, author of ‘The Male Friendship Experience- How Men Make Friends, Lose Them, and Find Their Way Back,’ and is an expert on male friendships that we invited to discuss this super important topic.The conversation explores the decline of male friendship, the power of shared experiences, and the importance of side-by-side bonding in fostering meaningful connections. It delves into the impact of technology on relationships and the need for men to set the standard for good male behavior. The conversation delves into the importance of male friendship, the impact of social media on male connection, the influence of real estate and housing on friendships, and the role of shared experiences in male friendships. It emphasizes the need for genuine connection, the challenges posed by social media, and the impact of housing and shared experiences on male friendships.TakeawaysDecline in male friendshipShared experiences foster connectionSide-by-side bonding is important for men Importance of genuine connectionChallenges posed by social mediaImpact of housing and shared experiences on male friendshipsChapters00:00 The Decline of Male Friendship01:29 The Power of Shared Experiences22:30 The Importance of Side-by-Side Bonding24:24 The Importance of Male Friendship25:01 The Impact of Social Media on Male Connection27:00 Real Estate and Housing Influence on Friendships42:15 The Role of Shared Experiences in Male Friendships#makingfriends #mensmentalhealth #EmotionalIntelligence #fatherhood