Male Bonding

There are few men I know who have a solid group of male friends and I wonder, does that contribute to their longevity? I believe it plays a crucial role in their happiness at least.

Living a happy life means someone to share it with. A fufulling marriage is one thing, but outside of that who do you rely on for support, laughter, the occasional cocktail over endless chatter? A good friend.

My husband is one of the only men I know to have a solid group of male companionship. Since the sixth grade, he's had a group of best friends who he still talks to on a weekly basis. Scattered throughout Texas now, they make it an priority to be there for one another - whether that means talking or texting on the phone, planning their annual golf trip, or meeting in the middle of the state for their 'male getaways'. They have found support in one another which I believe has filled in the gaps of their lives. They are friends in the truest sense of the word.

I hope my husband will pass on the importance of male bonding to our son. Last night I watched my husband demonstrate to him the importance of The Lakers, how great Kobe Bryant was playing and that unfair call from the referee. Our son watched in amazement - already at just three months old -- and listened to his father passionatly speak about his team who was alrady becoming 'their' team. As much as I hope my son will have a core group of supportive friends in his life, I also know he is forming a friendship with the greatest friend he will have - his father. From here, his own possibilities are endless.