The person I interviewed for this blog post doesn’t actually have one singular best friend, but a group of around 8-9 nine individuals. Although Based on the assigned reading it seems that the interactions between the group members doesn’t whole heartedly fit into the “Man Box” my interviewee did say that they almost never hang out one on one with each other and that when they all get together its generally around 4 individuals at least. This one aspect can be seen to fit the stereotype to a certain degree.

The person I chose to interview for this blog post claims to be close with his current friend group for multiple reasons. They all share a similar type of humour and have been able to forge many inside jokes and relate them back to memories because of it, which has helped to strengthen the bond between them all. The group of them have known each other for many years and being young adults now, they’ve basically grown up together. They’ve all gone through some kind of hardship while knowing one another and have all been able to “band together as bros” and help each other out. The bond between them seems more than solid.

Contrary to what the text suggests the group of guys don’t actually have specific activities they do together. Generally they’re more than content to drive around town listening to music or hang out at each others houses. As the kids say these days the boys do #turnup however in comparison to most stereotypes they are generally a very laid back group.

Their relationships in regard to (verbal) affection are rather interesting though. For example they show no fear posting a snapchat story for each other birthdays with a heart emoji and saying “I love you man, I hope you have a blessed day”. But my interviewee seemed a little weirded out when I asked him if things like that were ever said face to face, “um well sometimes I guess, thats not stuff we really say though. Even though we feel it, we all just kinda know we do.” Was what he awkwardly stammered.

For this blog I interviewed a close buddy of mine whom I’ve known for 18 years. He has most masculine stereotypes which is why I thought he would be and appropriate interviewee.

The first question I asked was “why are you close with your friend?” to which he replied;”Because we have a lot in common, we trust one another, we got each others backs and we do a lot of fun stuff together.”

The second question was “What kinds of things do you like to do together?”; “We often smoke together, workout, go partying, play sports, play video games, hangout wherever we may be, go out to eat and chill at each others crib.”

Lastly I asked my friend “Have you ever told your friend how much he means to you? If so, what did you say and how did he react? If you have never told him how much he means to you, why not?” and he said “Yes of course. I just told him how important he was to me and that he helps me better myself and that I’m very grateful to have known him. He just said thanks man I feel that same about you.”