"I Love You, Man": Affection between Men is Subtle, but Meaningful

 Men may not be from Mars, but their ways of showing affection are different from women’s. Both approaches—men’s and women’s—have value in close relationships. Specifically, men are less likely than women to verbalize their affection. Study after study finds that men’s average scores for verbal affection are significantly lower than women’s, at least among Americans. Men are simply less prone to expressing their affection for others with words, either written or spoken. That’s especially true