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[–] NocturnalMorning 39 points 14 hours ago (1 children)

We have toxic masculinity to thank for that.

[–] amon 19 points 13 hours ago (1 children)

Obligatory screw the patriarchy

[–] NocturnalMorning 10 points 13 hours ago* (last edited 12 hours ago)

I'll drink to that. I can't do anything with my male friend without feeling like I have to make these kind of statements after complimenting them on anything. This shit is so internalized. If i have children someday, I will not be teaching them to be like this.

You wanna be touchy freely with your best guy friends, and its not sexual go right ahead. I should be able to give my friends hugs and not feel like it's a weird thing to do.