How do you successfully build and maintain lasting friendships? And how can a friendship evolve when it's over a long physical distance? Is this even possible? Dennis sat down with his longterm long-distance friend Ruan in Brazil to discuss friendship and more! Did you know that 1 in 5 men say that they do not have a single friend? His friends form Ruan's support system and he opens up about the time when they literally picked him up from a very dark place and saved his life. Ruan also talks about how being a queer man has impacted his life and how growing up with a father that accepts nothing but excellence has shaped him. This episode has it all! You can find Ruan on his Instagram @ruansouzacaetano and on LinkedIn: @ruancaetano Want to talk or get involved? DM us via our Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@hearts_wide_open_podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , or visit our website to find out how: ⁠⁠⁠heartswideopenpodcast.com⁠⁠⁠ If you're enjoying the podcast, your 5-star review really helps us amplify the voice for men's health and motivates us to lead by example in showing that men can open up space where it's okay to be vulnerable and authentic.