Man park? A derivation of a dog park but for men. That’s the essence of the joke courtesy of an SNL skit starring Pete Davidson. Yet all good comedy is rooted in truth. Adult men tend to become more isolated as they age. Childhood friendships dissipate while creating adult friendships remain elusive. Generally speaking, men don’t make the time to seek out new relationships outside of their significant others. In the United States, current societal norms frown upon predominantly male social gatherings deeming them non-inclusive or toxic masculinity; the reasoning being that men have held advantageous positions in politics, business, and family for countless centuries. Complicating matters further, fatherhood indirectly erodes close friendships. How do we reverse the tide?
Because trouble comes in all sizes.