C. John McCloskey is always edgy when it comes to contemporary analysis of our culture. Below is a link to a 2004 post about Friendship-Deficit Syndrome...that really has its focus with men. I say, Love your wives and children, but man is fully alive with friendship that supports his role and life with the family. I nor Fr. McCloskey intentions are for men to stay out late, drinking at the local sports bar while yelling at multiple video screens. Rather men should spend time with each other both one on one and in small groups enjoying each other's company where in these situations conversation can take place without committing video monitors all around. Surprisingly and easily topics such as the depth of fatherhood, and husbandry will come up and the foundation of true friendship may occur...Enjoy the article.