From left: Tariq Nembhard, Mikael Phillips, Steven Golding and Nigel Jones.

Nigel Jones

Male Bonding is one of those guy things we can't truly explain. There is something about attending an all-boys institution, for instance, that brings about a certain level of camaraderie. Even though Nigel attended a co-educational secondary school, he was on Chancellor Hall at the University of the West Indies, Mona.

"I feel men look out for each other more than women look out for each other. The 'old boys' network is more vibrant. If you went to an all-male institution, then you will have a bigger network," he reasons. "There is always the sense that those (school times) were 'good old days' and a lot of guys still acknowledge that and rekindle it by hanging out," he says.

Steven Golding

Men are in their comfort zone when they hang together, declares Steven. His best memories of male bonding include fishing and bird- shooting expeditions he went on with his father during his early years. This was their special alone time.

Mikael Phillips

For this Jamaica College old boy, the old boys' club is just fine with him. Apart from that, there is bird shooting with his dad. "I don't go shooting with anybody other than my dad and cousins. That's a time for us to hang out and bond. When we finish, we might go to a bar and drink a dozen beers. For me, it's all about the camaraderie."

Tariq Nembhard

It's not about exclusivity, Tariq said, it's just a different level of communication.

"I don't think my girlfriend wants to hear who is a better player - Ronaldo or Henry." However, he said most of his recreation time is spent with a well-rounded group in terms of gender as opposed to just the guys.