Modern Wisdom

#511 - Max Dickins - Does Anyone Care About Male Loneliness?

Aug 11, 2022

In this discussion, Max Dickins, a comedian and mental health advocate, addresses the pressing issue of male loneliness, revealing alarming statistics that liken its effects to smoking. He shares personal insights, including the lack of a best man for his wedding, and explores how men's friendships generally differ from women's. The conversation highlights the importance of activity-based bonding among men and the societal pressures that hinder emotional expression. Dickins also examines the role of modern marriage in shaping male friendships and the impact of online communities on loneliness.

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Max Dickins

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The Value of Friendship and Reflection

01:13

Key Principles for Building and Nurturing Friendships

01:47

Put on the mask

00:42

Men's Mental Health

01:42

Intro

5min

Breaking the Silence: Male Friendships and Mental Health

15min

The Dynamics of Male and Female Friendships

15min

Navigating Male Loneliness and Friendship

21min

Exploring Emotional Labor and Its Impact on Relationships

3min

The Pressure of Modern Marriage on Male Friendships

2min

Navigating Male Friendships and Loneliness

22min

Navigating Male Loneliness and Vulnerability

2min

Max Dickins is a comedian, writer and a mental health advocate.

Loneliness is as dangerous as smoking. And men are suffering worse than ever. This is bad for them, it's bad for their partners, it's bad for their employers, their children and society at large. Men are struggling to toe the line between manning up and opening up and many of them are doing neither.

Expect to learn what Max learned from having no best man to choose for his wedding, how men's loneliness differs from female loneliness, the evolutionary explanation for shallower male friendships, how being in a shed can help you bond, why contributing to a project and doing things is crucial for bonding amongst men, whether the manosphere is helping and much more...

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