Podcast #1,002: The Fascinating Differences Between Male and Female Friendships

Both men and women value friendships. You've probably observed that male and female friendships don't always have the same dynamics. However, you may not have been able articulate these differences or known the reasons behind them.

Although there are still many aspects of friendship which have not been studied, Dr. Jaimie Krams who runs UCLA's Social Minds Lab has some interesting insights into how men and women view friendships differently. She explains on today's show why men and woman form friendships, the differences between their social circles and how long they last, as well as what they are looking for in a friend. We discuss the reasons why men are more tolerant of their friends' faults than women, as well as why both men and women want to be close friends.

Podcast Resources

The Banker's ParadoxJoyce Benenson's research on "Males' Greater Tolerance of Same-Sex Peers"Jaimie's research on women's interpretation of disgust facesJaimie's study: "Friendship Jealousy: One Tool for Maintaining Friendships in the Face of Third-Party Threats?"AoM Podcast #229: How Men and Women Socialize DifferentlyAoMPodcast #360: Understanding Male FriendshipsAoM Podcast #726: What's Causing the Male Friendship Recession?AoM Podcast #772: How Long Does It Take to Make Friends (And How Does That Process Work, Anyway)?AoM Article: How Not to Be Disappointed With Your Friends

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