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Lewis Buxton

Lewis Buxton is a writer. His first book, Boy in Various Poses, will be published in May 2021

<p>‘In asking “What’s up?” the characters open the door to a longer friendship’ </p>

25 years ago, this advert changed men’s friendships forever

<p>As Coleen Rooney says: ‘We’re not a lovey dovey couple in public… and when someone has done something just for you… the words mean something.’ </p>

Don’t laugh at Wayne Rooney – he could be the next Poet Laureate

<p>The Nineties sitcom soothed me when I was at my lowest and continues to help inform my relationships today </p>

This is what Chandler Bing taught me about anxiety

<p>A WhatsApp group faux pas led to a serious conversation about men’s ability to talk about emotions</p>

Here’s what happened when I sent kisses to my football WhatsApp group