Bromance

GLOSSARY

A close and intimate nonsexual and homosocial relationship between two (or more) men. Bromances emphasize love, exclusive friendship, and intimacy that are not premised on competition and the often described “shoulder-to-shoulder” friendship.

Flat vector illustration of two people making a heart shape with their arms.
Flat vector illustration of two people making a heart shape with their arms.

Reference:


Robinson, S., White, A., & Anderson, E. (2019). Privileging the bromance: A critical appraisal of romantic and bromantic relationships. Men and Masculinities, 22(5), 850-871. https://doi.org/10.1177/1097184X17730386