Some friendships are light and situational. Others hold emotional depth. Understanding friendship tiers helps us relate with more clarity, especially when expectations and closeness don’t always match.

Friendships can be emotionally intense without being romantic. Therapy helps you understand the deeper feelings and cultural scripts behind that closeness.

Many men grow up learning to suppress what feels soft or uncertain. This emotional avoidance often leads to disconnection, shame, and silent pressure to perform strength. Naming these patterns is the first step toward something more honest and whole.