Male Deficit Model

Dear S.Q. My 70 y.o. husband has NO guy friends. He’s lonely, and I feel guilty for no f-ing reason. 

Dear Wife, Sociological theory says men are lousy at friendship because the friendships are only pragmatic and functional: (1) convenience friends (neighbors to swap tools); (2) activity friends (sports, cars, woodworking); (3) mentor friends (interact through tutelage). Many men have no friends other than who their wives produce. Cocky, well socialized, older gents call this “male deficit model” feminist horseshit. Other studies opine - the acceptance of gay identity as commonplace has pushed straight male intimacy into its own closet; and touting female friendships as the perfect model hasn’t helped male bonding. -SQ