The Importance of Male Friendships

This is a four-minute interview on the study of men's friendship by University of Maryland School of Social Work professor Geoffrey Grief. It culminated in the book "Buddy System" that reports that the way men related to other men in friendships is different from women. By recognizing these differences, which have historical roots, men can grow in the their friendships and, he hopes, live longer and happier lives.

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Geoffrey Greif, DSW, a professor at the University of Maryland School of Social Work, can speak about "bromance" and male camaraderie. In fact, his book, Buddy System, Understanding Male Friendships, explores male friendships and addresses the importance of friendships between men on their longtime health and longevity. In his book, Dr. Greif talks about the four kinds of friends men should have to stay healthy--just, trust, must, and rust friendships-- and how men with friends tend to experience less stress and a higher quality of life. Greif also explores the differences between male and female friendships, men often building shoulder-to-shoulder relationships, as compared to women's face to face-to-face friendships.

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