Are We in a ‘Friendship Recession’?
6 min read
I think about this interview a lot. A therapist who moved around the country and had to rebuild friendships every…
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I write about the friendship recession: why adults have fewer close friends than ever, what the research says about loneliness and social connection, and what's actually working to fix it. New articles every month on making friends, men's friendships, and the data behind it all.
Some Weeks I Only Speak to the Postman
11 min read
I love this article because it names something most people don’t realize. “Learned loneliness.” That’s when you’ve been isolated so…
Are You Experiencing a Friendship Recession?
7 min read
I picked this article because it connects two things I think about a lot. The friendship recession stats are bad….
Why Is It So Hard for Men to Make Close Friends?
9 min read
I talk to men all the time who are struggling with this. They won’t say it out loud. But they’re…
Scientists Warn of a Friendship Recession. I’m Part of It.
7 min read
I love this article so much. The author signed up for a comedy class just to meet people. And everyone…
The Friendship Recession (Richard Reeves)
5 min read
I think about this video a lot. Richard Reeves is one of the smartest people talking about the friendship recession….
Side-by-Side: How Men Actually Build Real Friendships
5 min read
My friend Dave and I don’t talk about our feelings. We play pickleball. We grab tacos after. We complain about…