Men are more likely than women to report feeling lonely, and to have fewer close friends or confidants. More men than women report having zero close friends or confidants. These findings have been very consistent across many research studies, including multinational studies. Alex Manley of AskMen.com interviewed me and other experts in order to better understand the scope, causes, and potential solutions for this important issue.
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