For straight men, their best and only friend is usually the girlfriend or wife after mid-20s and up since most guys only discuss things like sports vs actually having a real conversation about things that matter.

Or if lucky, they may have a close female friend who they can talk to like me, but then I end up being their unpaid therapist. 

It shouldn’t be that difficult for straight men to bond beyond watching sports and drinking but talking about feelings and sharing life stuff. Sensitive, artsy men do and so do gay men. 

 Getting a therapist is a great idea too! Like when you go to gym, you can probably do stuff on your own, but if you get a personal trainer you will see better results much faster. It's the same thing with good therapists... 
If you are emotionally out of shape, get that going, no one needs to know.

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 thats' not how men work 

 There are straight men who DO talk to their friends about actual, substantial life stuff. 

But they tend to be sensitive and more secure in who they are as men and in touch with their feelings and emotions. 

More artsy guys than most typical men tho.