A bromance is a close and non-sexual relationship between two or more men. It is an exceptionally tight, affectional, homosocial male bonding relationship that exceeds that of usual friendship, and is distinguished from normal friendship by its level of intimacy and emotional connection. The term "bromance" is a portmanteau of "brother" and "romance". The men in bromance relationships are usually liberal and have no problem speaking their minds or putting their feelings on display. Bromance is a concept that exists to change the ideology around basic friendships in connection to sex differences. In this ideology, women are allowed to get and offer emotional support and enjoy self-disclosure, while men are only allowed to share activities and interests in their friendships. In a bromance, men are allowed to be vulnerable, open, and personal without losing their sense of masculinity. Bromance is also about having someone or people you can confide in when things get tough. Compared to women, men have fewer important friendship bonds, and society expects men to always act as if they are fine, even when they are not. Part of being in a bromance is to be able to be yourself amongst other men.