DUDEFRIENDS is a mission-focused platform that aims to help solve the growing male loneliness problem in the U.S., the U.K., and beyond. Here, you’ll find a positive and supportive space for men to converse, connect, and create lasting friendships with other men.
Yes, DUDEFRIENDS was born from a single, universal truth: Dudes need friends.
Human beings are wired for connection. We are a tribal species. Today, however, many of us go it alone. And despite certain technological advances that were supposed to connect us all, we are more disconnected than ever.
A startling number of men are isolated, depressed, and lonely. Not to mention that there is a lingering stigma around men’s mental health.
Men benefit profoundly from having a tribe. Men need brotherhood and camaraderie. When men have meaningful friendships with other men, it has a supremely positive effect on every aspect of their lives (including their relationships with women).
Got questions? Get answers here.
READY TO GET STARTED? It’s EASY!
STEP 1:
REGISTER IN SECONDS
Simply enter your name and email address and create a kick-ass password.
STEP 2:
CREATE YOUR PROFILE
Upload your dudeliest photo and fill in some basic information about yourself.
STEP 3:
MAKE SOME DUDEFRIENDS
Join groups, contribute to forums, connect with like-minded dudes, make #dudefriends.
FOUNDER’S NOTE:
Welcome to DUDEFRIENDS. I am truly grateful that you’re here.
I never imagined that I’d be working in the self-development space, trying to help men enjoy more fulfilling lives. But I was once in a very dark place, struggling to find meaning and purpose. I was depressed. I was frustrated. I was lonely.
Perhaps you are feeling the same way. Or perhaps you know a man who is.
In 2013, I lost my father, suddenly and unexpectedly. This sent me spiraling down a path of deep self-exploration, on which I realized that life is too short and too unpredictable to settle for less than what you really want. And so, I began to make some profound changes in my life. I was lucky enough to find some incredible coaches and mentors who guided me along the way.
When other men began asking me how I’d helped myself, I uncovered a passion for helping them.
Since 2017, I have worked with hundreds if not thousands of men, and almost all of them have told me the same thing: I don’t know where or how to meet them, but I need more dudes in my life; I need more dude-friends.
Certainly, the statistics speak for themselves. But I’ve also seen and experienced it firsthand…
DUDES NEED FRIENDS.
When we men have good male friends, every aspect of our lives improve. That’s why I created DUDEFRIENDS.
DUDEFRIENDS provides men a place to comfortably interact and cultivate lasting friendships with other men. So, don’t be shy. Jump in and start connecting. You never know; it just might change your life.
–Tony Endelman
Tony Endelman is an author, entrepreneur, popular self-help blogger, and certified transformational coach. He is also certified in the Psychology of Happiness. Tony’s essays been featured in The Huffington Post, Lifehack, Mindvalley, Thought Catalog, Tiny Buddha, YAHOO!, YourTango, Thrive Global, and other publications.
Tony has worked with some of the most influential figures in men’s self-improvement. He is the author of the bestselling book, THE BIG STICK: Collected & Applied Wisdom from the Teachings of Dr. Robert Glover.
ADVISORS & CONTRIBUTORS
Mike Steely
Mike is an expert growth strategist with over 30 years in technology. He’s a seriously great dude.
LUIS RODAS
Luis is a registered nurse with extensive knowledge in men’s health. He’s an awesome dude.
CASEY BEARSS
Casey is a Licensed Professional Counselor who is dedicated to growth. He’s a kick-ass dude.
ROBERT EPSTEIN
Robert is one of the country’s finest family law and divorce attorneys. He’s an amazing dude.
HEADLINES
Here are just a few of the recent headlines on male depression and loneliness:
