Professor Bob Waldinger

And the guys just, you know, they see their fathers not paying attention.

I think it's kind of handed down.

generationally, not in every family at all, not to stereotype it, but it is much more common for the women to be the more connected people.

And so men really, I've had to learn to do that.

And it's because of my own research that I've made myself learn.

Yeah, I do.

I do.

I really do.

And more connected.

Oh, totally, totally.

In fact, if your listeners want to just try something, it's a little exercise to show you how easy it is.

Just think of somebody you kind of miss that you haven't seen in a while or you've been out of touch with, you want to connect with.

And when you're done listening to this recording,

Just send them a little text or an email.

Just send them a little text saying, hi, I was just thinking of you and wanted to connect.

That's all you have to do.

It will take you 30 seconds.

And then see what comes back to you.

I mean, I do this sometimes when I give talks.

I'll do this.