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The friendships and brotherhood that once seemed unbreakable slowly fade as life progresses. Those epic weekend hangouts turn into occasional catch-ups, deep conversations become surface-level status updates. Making new connections as an adult man becomes a minefield, as society has no infrastructure for male friendships past 30.
The Leadership Trap
As a man, you are expected to have all the answers, to be the rock for your family, team, and friends. But you are also navigating your own storms, wrestling your own fears. Showing vulnerability cracks the trust of those who look to you for certainty and direction. So you learn to wear a mask, projecting strength while drowning in questions.