Relationships & Friendships

Creating bonds that are tighter than a clove hitch.

Nobody’s meant to go through this life alone. We all crave connection, and the Relationships Hub is jam-packed with advice, examples, and other resources that will help you form lasting relationships — whether they’re romantic, friendly, familial, or professional.

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Gentlemental Health 101

Learning about Relationships & Friendships with men

First things first: the basics. Why are relationships and friendships so important, and how can we form better bonds as men?

Gentlemental Health 101 is a crash course on understanding your own brain. Start here to get clear, useful insights into how to forge long-lasting relationships — both romantic and platonic.

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When you were a kid, relationships came together easily. You noticed someone with the same superhero on his backpack and you immediately hit it off. No self-consciousness; no snobbery; no last-minute excuses. Whatever happened to that?

As men get older, they tend to let their connections wither, like flowers by a fire hydrant. Whether they’re too nervous to strike up new relationships or too unmotivated to maintain their current ones, men often watch their friendships lapse and either avoid romantic relationships altogether or take their existing partner for granted.

It’s gotten so bad lately that the U.S. Surgeon General declared loneliness to be a public health epidemic in 2023. Even if you think you prefer lone-wolfing it, I promise that you’d be better off in a pack. The research couldn’t be clearer: solid relationships are a non-negotiable part of a longer, happier, and more successful life.

With the right attitude, a few tips, and a little push, you can build and maintain those relationships, with your crew, your family, and your better half (if you have one).

Below, you’ll find plenty more self-help and professional-help tools to set yourself up for success. So after you’ve given yourself a baseline understanding with our Gentlemental Health 101, dig in and find out what else works best for you.

Tips & Testimonials

When it comes to connecting with others, you literally can't do it alone. These guys have been through it all, and they’ve learned a thing or two along the way.

Check out these tips and testimonials for new perspectives, handy life hacks, and reliable answers to your toughest questions.