IgnoredOne
Well-known member
I'm vaguely curious - how many men here have or had a vaguely close-knit group of male friends? I have more or less always seemed to have that, even when isolated at home with an online clique of writers, and I suppose, its always seemed to me that it is one of the most normal and normative aspects of a man's life.
For myself, I think the very definition of what it means to be a man is borrowed heavily from at least two sources: one's father and then, one's peers. There are certain traits associated with masculinity: stociness, competitiveness, forcefulness, and even the 'confidence' often spoken of here that get invested in one from relating to other men.
Ultimately, I think that a kind of almost clannish friendship among men is probably necessary for one's best mental health, and for a genuine definition of self.
Any thoughts?
For myself, I think the very definition of what it means to be a man is borrowed heavily from at least two sources: one's father and then, one's peers. There are certain traits associated with masculinity: stociness, competitiveness, forcefulness, and even the 'confidence' often spoken of here that get invested in one from relating to other men.
Ultimately, I think that a kind of almost clannish friendship among men is probably necessary for one's best mental health, and for a genuine definition of self.
Any thoughts?