In fact, men find it hard to accept the fact that they need fellowship. Centering a meeting around an activity is not bad, it is just that the conversation often never moves beyond work or sports to deeper levels. Third, men have inadequate role models. The male macho image prevents strong friendships since a mask of aggressiveness and strength keeps men from knowing themselves and others. A fourth barrier is male competition.
Men are inordinately competitive.
Men feel they must excel in what they do. Yet this competitive spirit is frequently a barrier to friendship. Fifth is an inability to ask for help. Men rarely ask for help because they perceive it as a sign of weakness. Others simply don't want to burden their family or colleagues with their problems.