There’s something so fun about men being themselves and enjoying life with their friends and family. This wholesome, down-to-earth way of living is exactly the guy experience, and it comes with plenty of silliness, weirdness, and humor .

This experience of men not taking themselves seriously and having fun is perfectly captured by the memes from the ‘ Boys Just Livin ’ Instagram page. With over 1.4 million followers, their posts certainly seem to hit the spot and celebrate the guy experience with tons of laughter. We’ve shortlisted some of their best memes so you can join in on the fun.

One of the most fun parts about being a guy is having a good group of friends who’ll be by your side no matter what. Berkeley researchers found that men tend to have fewer social ties than before, with only 27% of guys reporting at least 6 buddies.

This lack of close relationships could signal a kind of friendship recession, possibly driven by remote work, lower marriage rates, lifestyle changes, and not enough time in the day. The problem is that guys with fewer social connections may struggle with isolation and opening up.

Just like all of these memes, men don’t need much except a funny joke or one thing in common to connect with each other. Unlike women who might need longer to warm up to a stranger, guys seem to get along just fine without even knowing each other’s names. The Friendship Recession mentions that men often use activities like golf, fishing, or sports to build bonds with other guys. 

They care less about the activity itself and more about the time spent with the other person, which gives them a space to relax and be themselves. That’s why, during the pandemic, many guys felt much lonelier because they couldn’t meet their buddies and struggled to show up for one another.

Making friends as a guy might feel daunting, especially since so many men seem to do it so easily. Luckily, there isn’t much of a complicated process to it; experts mention that the best way is to start small and slowly get to know the other person by telling jokes, sharing weird incidents at work, or just fun things you've done lately.

The conversation doesn’t have to get too deep too soon; wait and see how the other man responds, then take it from there. Over time, a sort of kinship might form, and then it might be easier to be yourself rather than consciously thinking about what to say or do.