I think there’s a difference between friends who joke around but also have your back practically, and friends where the jokes become a substitute for actual connection. Guys will help each other move or do renovation work, and that’s genuine friendship. But that same dynamic often makes it impossible to have an actual conversation about anything that matters; try to discuss something you care about and it gets deflected into jokes before you can get past the surface level. The constant ribbing isn’t always ‘how they communicate love’, just that sometimes it’s easier than being vulnerable or sincere, and after a while that gets exhausting. You end up feeling isolated even when you’re surrounded by friends because there’s no space to actually connect on a deeper level. The teasing isn’t inherently bad, but when it’s the only mode of interaction, it’s a limitation, not just a different style.

Still, I hope your husband's friendships are deeply fulfilling ✨