A bromance is a close friendship between two heterosexual men, often single. Men in a relationship share deep love and affection, physical expressions of friendship, and may live together. Activities exclude women and can last from college to old age. Bromances are derided in some communities but accepted in others.
A bromance is a very close friendship between two heterosexual men, typically two single heterosexual men. Men in a relationship are sometimes said to be “bromosexuals” and can be accused of having “male crushes,” even if their relationship is not, in fact, sexual in nature. Close friendships between men have been a fact of life for centuries, but bromance seems to be especially common today, thanks to the large number of people who may remain single for an extended period of time, rather than getting married or involved in relationships.
Men in a relationship have known each other for a long time and share immense love, respect and affection for each other. It is common for a friendship to express itself in the form of physical affection such as wrestling, hugging and other activities, but the relationship also goes much deeper than the superficial physical expressions of friendship. Men often become intimate with each other’s families, spend time with them, and consider themselves almost like family members. It’s also not uncommon to see men in a relationship living together, taking advantage of their close friendship to save on rent.
All types of activities can take place under the umbrella of a bromance, although there is typically a strong focus on the exclusion of women. Men in a relationship may drink together, go to sporting events, participate in sports, and share other life experiences with each other, sometimes in the company of other men and sometimes as a couple. Many relationships begin in college, a time of greatest socialization, and last into old age, even after men find long-term heterosexual partners.
Many cultures have a tradition of homosociality or same-sex friendship. Classically, homosocial relationships fill the social gap left by not engaging in sexual relationships and, as a result, tend to peter out by the time of marriage. However, the strong bonds that form in same-social relationships persist, with partners in a same-social relationship spending time with each other’s new families, helping each other when needed, and sometimes entering into business partnerships with each other.
The concept of bromance is derided in some communities, especially those where such relationships are seen as unmanly. In regions where stigma against homosexuality is strong, men in bromance may find themselves subject to ridicule and ridicule, and may be told to prove their manliness if they are to remain in their social circles. In other areas of the world, loving relationships are widely accepted and sometimes actively cultivated, as a loyal companion can be a valuable thing to have.
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