I just got back from a 3 day canoe/camping trip with a buddy of mine. We've been very good friends for years, kind of an instant friendship sort of thing. He doesn't drink any alcohol at all, simply because he doesn't like the taste (he's actually really into soda, and goes on quests for the "craft" sodas like we go on quests for craft beers). And I got to thinking about this after our trip; I've been good friends with this guy for a long time, but I feel closer to guys who I've known for not as long but will sit down and have a beer with. What is it about drinking a beer together that improves bonding?
I don't think this is just me, either. I have an uncle who enjoys drinking beer, whereas my dad and my grandparents don't drink at all. Growing up I was never close to my uncle, but now he and I have become good friends because we have shared some afternoons just sitting and drinking. He has said that he never felt close to my dad, and always regretted not being able to just sit down and have a beer with his dad or his brother.
I went through a few years between partying in high school and trying to make good decisions in college where I didn't drink at all. Once I started drinking beer, I've spent many an hour having a beer with my brother, and he and I are as close as two brothers can be.
What is so special about beer and bonding? Anybody else feel like this?
I don't think this is just me, either. I have an uncle who enjoys drinking beer, whereas my dad and my grandparents don't drink at all. Growing up I was never close to my uncle, but now he and I have become good friends because we have shared some afternoons just sitting and drinking. He has said that he never felt close to my dad, and always regretted not being able to just sit down and have a beer with his dad or his brother.
I went through a few years between partying in high school and trying to make good decisions in college where I didn't drink at all. Once I started drinking beer, I've spent many an hour having a beer with my brother, and he and I are as close as two brothers can be.
What is so special about beer and bonding? Anybody else feel like this?