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.
We expect our friends to be available for
activities, to reach out to us and to stay in touch, and I’m sorry to say that
men are often not so good with reaching out and staying in touch
— behaviors that nurture relationships.
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