Understanding Male Bonds and Codes
Listen 00:52:16Bro-mances, buddy films –that’s the Hollywood picture of male friendship — but what do men really need to have an intimate relationship and lasting closeness? We’ll talk with Dr. Robert Garfield whose new book, “Breaking the Male Code: Unlocking the power of friendship,” suggests there is a way for men to overcome isolation and create happier, healthier lives. We’ll discuss cultivating diversity in friendship as well as ways we can teach our young boys to express love and affection?
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