From USA TODAY.

Loneliness among men is often hidden, shaped by expectations around vulnerability and strength. Actor and author Andrew McCarthy reflects on what he learned reconnecting with friends across the country — and what his journey reveals about friendship, isolation and the effort it takes to stay connected.

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