Where Did All My Male Friendships Go?

In this episode of Modern Love, Anna interviews writer Sam Graham-Felsen about his New York Times Magazine article, "Where Have All My Deep Male Friendships Gone?". Sam discusses his lifelong extroversion and the intense friendships he had as a child, which felt akin to falling in love. He recounts how those friendships waned as he entered his twenties, got married, and had children, leading to feelings of loneliness. Sam shares his journey of realizing the importance of male friendships, overcoming societal expectations, and actively working to reconnect with his friends, including a poignant reconciliation with his close friend Rob after a heated argument. He also reflects on how he wants to raise his son to freely express love and maintain close bonds with his male friends, something he now strives to do himself.