Really hope you manage to "connect" Jaybro. I myself have the same feelings "I yearn real close male friends and bonding so much". I truly feel they will come along as we open ourselves - borders have been in place for many years that need to break down a bit .. slowly.
Take care bud
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Be yourself, everyone else is taken (Oscar Wilde)
My Survivor stories:
CA - Trained perceptions I
http://www.malesurvivor.org/board/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=416846#Post416846
CA - Trained perceptions II http://www.malesurvivor.org/board/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=417289#Post417289