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Men Struggle to Make Friends: 15% Lacking Close Bonds

7/29/2025

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Men today face a growing challenge in forming friendships, with a staggering 15% reporting a lack of close friends, a sharp rise from just 3% in 1990. The decline of social institutions, such as churches and workplaces, has stripped away natural avenues for connection, leaving many to lean heavily on primary relationships for emotional support.

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Men today face a growing challenge in forming friendships, with a staggering 15% reporting a lack of close friends, a sharp rise from just 3% in 1990. The decline of social institutions, such as churches and workplaces, has stripped away natural avenues for connection, leaving many to lean heavily on primary relationships for emotional support.