Sam Graham-Felsen

Sam Graham-Felsen, a writer known for his candid reflections on loneliness and male friendships, shares his journey of reconnecting with his friends after years of neglect. He discusses the societal pressures that hinder men from expressing vulnerability and how marriage and parenthood shifted his focus away from friendships. Sam emphasizes the importance of nurturing these emotional ties and offers insights into overcoming loneliness by rekindling deep connections. His personal anecdotes resonate, shedding light on the evolving dynamics of male friendships in adulthood.

Sam Graham-Felsen, a journalist and novelist known for his work with Barack Obama’s 2008 campaign, tackles the pressing issue of male loneliness. He discusses the decline of deep male friendships and its impact on mental health and society. Exploring societal stigmas that inhibit intimacy, he examines how media shapes male interactions. Graham-Felsen also provides strategies for fostering deeper connections among men, emphasizing the urgent need to address this 'friendship recession' in today's world.