Men don't have “friends” which is why some of y'all always crying for a “brotherhood” or something of that nature.
Women have had and maintained sisterhoods since highschool, men (I have a big brother) tend to lose contact or have a lack thereof for friends after highschool when everyone starts going their own way.
What most men do have are associations with fellow men but not true friendships, dapping and head nodding each other up isn't signs of a friendship but more of an association.
Some of you would find aspects of a true friendships with fellow men to be gay.
This isn't always true, but I've seen it. One thing I've noticed about the men I've associated with is they don't want to be advised on their relationships or how they live their lives. Shyt could be counter productive and toxic to them and everyone involved. But they hang on "its my life, and I'll live it how I please".. So the bro have to hit the
