Dating. After a while it can get to you. Bad date after bad date; eventually you reach a point were not even the embellished anecdotes you tell your friends are fun anymore. You simply want to find someone special. But it’s never easy. If it were, there would be no songs about breaking up, no romantic comedies, no divorce, and less need for alcohol.

Many men have been here, and some might even share their frustrations with their best friend. While men don’t necessarily show the same level of compassion as women, we do have our own special way to show that we’re here for each other when the chips are down. Be it a slight head tilt, a pat on the back, a MANLY hug, or a derogatory statement aimed at those that cause the hurt. Best friends will always be there for each other.