
How to Make Male Friends as a Grown Ass Man
Unlocking and Understanding How to Make and Keep Male Friendships
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Ben D. Ingham
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How to make male friends...as a grown-ass man!
When you were young, for a male to make friends with another male was pretty damn simple - you walked up to them and asked them to be your friend. Try that as an adult and you will get some very strange looks!
With this audiobook, best-selling author and speaker Ben D. Ingham has successfully unlocked the code and made it so much easier to make and keep male friendships.
Topics covered include:
- Male friendships 101: the key?
- Finding friends and keeping them as an adult
- How to actually meet new buds as an adult
- Effortless small talk and banter
- The key to asking to hang out
- The rules of male mates
- Dealing with social situations
- Moving from virtual friends to IRL
- Break down the barrier, smash the glass wall
- And so much more!
“The perfect guide for any guy living in these modern times. Everything is broken into easy to understand sections, making a once difficult and awkward situation so much easier.” (Colin Timberlake, Cal Magazine)
©2019 Ben D Ingham (P)2018 Ben D InghamListeners also enjoyed...
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- Elias Rademacher
- 05-26-21
Great Tips on Making & Keeping Friends
There was nothing earth-shattering in this audiobook for me, but there were many concrete and helpful tips which I think will help me to make friends and be a better friend.
probably the most revelatory piece of advice I gleaned from this audiobook was that it is good to actively seek out friends with the traits that you appreciate, rather than always pouring all your time into the people that have just randomly plopped into your lap.
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- Stephen
- 02-15-19
Was actually shocked how good it was
Had no idea what to expect as this is not exactly the sort of book I would usually go for. I was worried it would all be a bit cheesy but was very relieved to find out it definitely isn't.
What is IS, is a very effective and realistic guide. I can honestly and sincerely say my social circle has improved a lot in recent months thanks mostly to what I learnt from this book.
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- Anonymous User
- 10-19-20
Masculine
I was afraid this book would all be a little HIPPY but it really wasn't. A guide to the modern masculine man and friendships
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- Anonymous User
- 04-23-20
The one
I can. only give this books a thumbs up and 5 across the board. Really interesting, education yet fun book about make friendships in the modern age.
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- Anonymous User
- 12-08-18
Fantastic, now I understand the recommendations!
I have seen this book mentioned in a few blogs and on a few podcasts. I was a little dubious at first as this is not the sort of book I would usually go for, but I thought I would give it a go - and I am very very happy I did! Thankfully it was not cheesy or cringeworthy. It was just really honest, open and full of practical advice for male friendship in these times. Really recommend this one!
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- Anonymous User
- 04-15-20
Yes
Genuinely this book is great,
Nothing cheesy here, nothing fake, just good solid UNIQUE advice for modern men.
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- Anonymous User
- 05-18-20
NOT cheesy
Dont be worried if u think (like me!) that this book will be cheesy. Its the opposite. A real book for our times for the grown man and some good use of humour throughout.
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- Anonymous User
- 11-12-21
Fresh and interesting
A fresh, interesting, engaging, modern book for men. Great to see this sort of thing on audible!
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- Listener
- 02-22-21
Solid.
A solid listen. Picked up a lot of methods, tips and systems I had not previously thought about.
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- Dr. Darryl
- 11-21-21
Fine enough
Nothing revolutionary. I actually think it's more valuable as a reminder of an idea than a manual on how to achieve it. It's basically
1. Make friends
2. Here are some ideas.
Not bad, not revolutionary.
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