Book Details

Buddy System: Understanding Male Friendships

1. How Do We Understand Men's Friendships?

2. What Do Friendship and Friend Mean?

3. So How Do Friendships Actually Work?

4. What Do Men Learn From their Fathers About Friendships?

Part II. Understanding Women's Friendships

5. Do Women Influence Men's Friendships?

6. Do Women Feel the Same Way About Friends As Do Men?

Part III. Men's Friendships across the Decades

7. Marty in His 20s: Needing Friends and Family

8. Zach in His 30s: Balancing Family, Friends, and Work

9. Al in His 40s: Continuing the Balancing Act

10. Mick in His 50s: Needing Friends More Than Ever

11. Michael in His 60s: Friendships Shaped by Early Experiences

12. Donald in His 70s: Going Strong

13. Tom in His 80s: Realizing All His Friends Are Gone

14. Fred in His 90s: Thinking Maybe It's in the Genes

Part Iv. Making and Maintaining Friendships

15. Men's Fellowship at a Saturday Morning Church Group

16. Improving Your Friendships

Appendix A. Methodology

Appendix B. Questions for Men's Groups and Classroom Discussion

References

• Why Men Love Bitches
• How to Make Anyone Fall in Love with You
• I Hope They Serve Beer In Hell