GET CONNECTED
No one needs to do it alone
5 REASONS WHY social connection matters
According to the recent Our epidemic of loneliness and isolation report,
“Lacking social connection can increase the risk for premature death as much as smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day."
Building and maintaining social connections can be hard, especially as we get older and get occupied by our busy lives.
Camaraderie brings a sense of belonging that, in itself, makes us feel supported.
Doing things together can break up the daily routine, provide an escape from life responsibilities, and reduces stress.
Men crave deep and authentic social connections, but they often find it challenging to meaningfully connect with other guys.
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Future -
Beach -
Shared Struggle in Pursuit of a Common Goal -
Mountains -
Depth of Male Social Connections
5 TIPS on HOW to build stronger connections
Find a place where you feel comfortable being your authentic self and engaging in meaningful conversations.
Not every conversation has to be deep and serious – humour and fun are needed too.
Rethink the equation: Alcohol = Men opening up.
Do we really need to be drunk or under the influence of alcohol to socialize together?
Scheduled routine activities (e.g., weekly, monthly) facilitate regular catch-ups and can help maintain peer relationships.
Hopping online can be a cheap and easy option for staying connected when in-person gatherings aren’t possible
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Camp Fire -
Humour -
A Non-Alcohol Pint: the Social Pub Environment without Alcohol -
After Dark -
Discord
What Men said
This exhibition showcases men’s photographs and narratives on the importance of social connection, and the strategies for building and maintaining meaningful connections with other guys. We encourage you to reflect on your own experiences of connecting with men in your life.
