1 in 3 Men Don't Have a Mate They Could Call in a Crisis

40% of men lose touch with close friends after major life changes.

Moving, having kids, starting a new job. We don’t fall out, we just stop showing up.

(UK Men’s Health Forum, 2022)

Why does it happen?

• Priorities change
• We stop making time
• We wait for them to make it happen
• We don’t want to make it awkward
• We assume our mates will just always be there — until they’re not

The truth is, friendships don’t survive on memories — they survive on effort.

This week’s challenge is...

Reconnect with a friend.

• Send a message
• Make a call
• Catch up