There are have been a lot of famous bromances throughout history. Explorers
Lewis and Clark. Presidents Adams and Jefferson. Authors J.R.R. Tolkien and
C.S. Lewis. President Obama and VP Biden. And, of course, a bromance for the
ages: Ben Affleck and Matt Damon.
But
don't laugh at or make light of the bromance! Because
research shows that relationships — friendships included — are among the
most important factors contributing to happiness and longevity. Yes, your (or your man's)
bromance might just help him live longer!
That's because loneliness is unhealthy and
breeds stress.
According to Geoffrey Greif,
psychologist and author of Buddy System: Understanding Male Friendships, both
men and women expect friends to be understanding, trustworthy, dependable
individuals with whom we have things in common.
But we may not teach boys and men how to be
good friends.
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