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Why is it so hard for adults to make friends? With Maris Franco, PhD

Speaking of Psychology

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Men's Friendship Issues Are Vulnerability Issues in Disguise

Research shows that men tend to be less vulnerable in their friendships. Men can't do all the behaviours necessary for connection, cause that might come off as gay. This phenomenon called homo hysteria is men's fear of being perceived as gay. But then they're left really lonely. So again, i mean, it's really about putting yourself out there and taking a little bit of a risk.

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