As dads get busier, friendships shrink. We dig into why male friendship over 35 is so hard — and what you can do about it.

In this episode of the Dad Livin' Podcast, recorded live at a Memorial Day garage party, the crew gets real about what happens to male friendships once kids, work, and life take over. Stats say the average dad has just four close friends — and only one in ten stays close to them. We break down why that happens and how to fight back.

What we cover:

🍺 Why dad friendships naturally shrink after kids arrive

📱 The text-and-forget problem (you know who you are)

📊 Stats: Dads in the 90s had 6+ close friends — what changed?

🔵 How work culture, club sports, and social media are closing your circle

🤝 The "glue friend" — why every group needs one

🏡 How to find your people if you've lost touch (neighbors, leagues, old friends)

💬 Mel Robbins' "Let Them" and why it changes how you handle drifting friendships

👮 Why one of our guys — a cop — chose NOT to only hang out with fellow cops

🎉 Memorial Day vibes + real talk from guys who've stayed tight for 20+ years

Whether you're a dad who's feeling the loneliness creep in, or you've got a tight circle and want to keep it that way — this episode is for you.

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