Friendship can be complicated.  In BEASTDAD 17, we try to simplify it - simple men that we are.  Friendships and relationships obviously change over time, but becoming a dad will generally mark a major change in your social life.  Aside from the obvious (e.g. partying all night becomes less frequent - hopefully), many new dads are surprised by how suddenly and dramatically relationships can change when a baby first arrives on the scene. Things can be particularly tough if you're the first dad in your social group, and your buddies don't know how to react.  What do you mean you can't go to Vegas this weekend?

In this episode, Mike and Nick reach deep into the psychological and philosophical texts on friendship to outline the 3 Main types: Utility, Pleasure, and "Perfected".  Thanks Aristotle!

If you're a dad (or any dude, really), its helpful to take an honest inventory of your social relationships so you can set expectations for yourself, and not get bummed out when your social relationships evolve, dissolve, or fail to involve.  Sudden social changes can be positive or negative - especially during major life changes.  We hope this episode helps identify the positive, and minimize the negative impact of sudden social change.  Never fear - many people in your life will pleasantly surprise you.

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