Masculinity in heterosexual male friendships, are disabling men from the breadth and

depth of an intimate and close relationship that is more commonly known to women. In this

paper, I will first discuss the scholarly definition of friendship along with some of the benefits

that one receives from having friends. Secondly, I will offer my definition of friendship. Third,

I will point out the major differences of same-sex friendships between men and women. From

there, I will explain how masculine roles are possible reasons why these differences of same-sex

friendships between men and women exist. I will then give an explanation of why men are so

reluctant to break the molds of masculinity. Finally, I will discuss why the ideological role of

masculinity is so damaging for men. I will now begin by discussing the definitions of friendship

and why they are a beneficial-commodity.

“Throughout history, as explained by Bleizner and Adams, friends have been considered

people who offer us affection and enjoyment, understanding and support, companionship and

counsel” (28). Donellson and Gullahorn define friendship as “an intimate, personal, caring

and withhold the feelings and emotions that define the human experience in order to feel

friendships, is their ‘problem avoiding’ nature. Wright explains that, “men more than women

good or healthy friendship, because these behaviors and concerns are commonly discouraged in

boy’s face that he had not made such a sexual advance. As early as fourth grade, Baker

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