Sometimes it s that trivial stuff that keeps men sane. Every morning on my way to work, I talk to my best friend on my cell phone about baseball, says Bill Kessler of Century 21 Affiliated. We just keep it light to feel connected. Most men won t deny that they don t particularly enjoy getting all heavy into conversations with other men. It s hard.
Guys fly away from discomfort as soon as possible.
That s what Monona Motors owner John Disch, who had no shortage of true grit in his childhood, calls the guy badge. Be tough and suck it up. Jim Gowan of CUNA Mutual Group meets his buddy at the gym before work regularly. Fitness is a priority for him his outlet for blowing off steam. I used to go out with people from work and have a social life, Gowan says.