Group orientation. Some men thrive in the energy of group dynamics: the fantasy league, the poker night, the ski trip with ...

From Joey and Chandler's endless banter on Friends to Jerry and George's neurotic loyalty on Seinfeld, popular culture's countless versions of male friendships are as comforting as they are iconic.

Friendship doesn’t follow any rulebook—and when it comes to having a best friend of the opposite gender, it can be a beautiful bond filled with balance, growth, and laughter. A male best friend brings ...