Connecting with Other Men
Nice Guys often lack male friendships. They're more comfortable with women, or they avoid connection altogether. Dr. Glover identifies connecting with other men as a core Breaking Free activity. Male friendships provide connection, accountability, and modeling. This guide covers why it matters and how to build it.
- Male friendships are essential for Nice Guy recovery
- Nice Guys often lack male connection
- Vulnerability with men builds integration
Why Nice Guys Need Male Friendships
Male friendships provide connection, accountability, and modeling. You learn from other men. You're not alone. You have support. Nice Guys often isolate or over-invest in romantic relationships. Male connection balances this.
How to Connect with Other Men
Reach out to a male friend. Join a men's group. Be vulnerable with another man, share something real. Start small. Build gradually. ConfidenceConnect can complement but not replace in-person connection.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why do Nice Guys need to connect with other men?
- Male friendships provide connection, accountability, and modeling. Nice Guys often lack this. Connecting with men supports recovery, you learn from others, you're not alone, you have support.
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