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Why many men struggle to maintain deep male friendships later in life

Why many men struggle to maintain deep male friendships later in life

Update: 2025-10-26
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Men’s lack of deep, close friendships has been in the spotlight lately. A recent Pew Research Center study found that 54% of women say they turn to a friend for emotional support, but only 38% of men say they do. Essayist Sam Graham-Felsen and American Institute for Boys and Men CEO Richard Reeves join John Yang to discuss why some men seem to struggle with maintaining social connections. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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Why many men struggle to maintain deep male friendships later in life

Why many men struggle to maintain deep male friendships later in life

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