This article was co-authored by Zach Watson and by wikiHow staff writer, Johnathan Fuentes. Zach Watson is an Invisible Labor Coach, educator, and content creator based in Worcester, Massachusetts. With previous experience as a teacher, Zach was first inspired to educate others on practical life skills in his middle school classroom which transformed into making videos on youtube then TikTok. As he started talking about fatherhood and his implementation of the Fair Play method he grew an audience of over 1.2M over 5 platforms. In 2023, he began coaching clients 1:1, and later expanded to offering couples sessions and group courses.
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Loneliness is a quiet pandemic among men. Though few of us will admit it, millions of men of all ages struggle to maintain intimate, meaningful connections—especially with other men. Why is this the case? This article explores this question and provides some common reasons why many men are so lonely. We’ve also provided some suggestions and strategies for how we, as men, can overcome our loneliness, form new relationships, and maintain deep emotional bonds throughout our lifelines. Keep reading to learn more about loneliness in men and what you can do to cope.
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