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Guy Shares His Experience That Made Him Realize How Important Platonic Intimacy Between Men Is
Even though people tend to be kind of forgiving if they see females hugging each other, holding hands or showing other kinds of affection, it’s way harder to discard assumptions about people’s sexuality that instantly pop into most people’s minds if they see men doing the same. Let alone sleeping in one bed! Artist and photographer Dorian “Scottie” Wilson took to Twitter to break the stereotype by sharing a wholesome story. His stand up carries a beautiful message that’s commonly overlooked – male friendships are important and vital. “Manhood, we’re told, leaves little room for the kind of emotional intimacy friendship requires. But men crave that closeness ― even those who do have friends say they wouldn’t mind being closer with them,” said Robert Garfield, a psychotherapist and the author of Breaking the Male Code: Unlocking the Power of Friendship. “While women are more inclined to network with other women and maintain their longstanding friendships, men tend to stash their friendships away like baseball cards,” he added. Knowing this, the example Dorian “Scottie” Wilson shared on Twitter is even more heartwarming. Scroll down to see for yourself!
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Jeff Requier 4 years ago
Italians are macho and kiss each other. Indian men walk around holding hands. Both of those sentences involved two Straight males
Full Name 4 years ago
For some reason the most macho cultures that are the hardest on gays also do what would be perceived in western countries as gay as hell (like the examples you just gave).
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Clavelle 4 years ago
Yeah it's strange to me when some of the men my parents age get weirded out if a guy tries to hug them. I remember once a man I know actually stopped a male family member (who was probably 6 or 7 at the time) from kissing him and said, "men shake hands". It still bothers me to this day. Men CAN show affection platonically!
Helen Haley 4 years ago
As a group, their mental health would be much better off if they did.
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Blue Shadow 4 years ago
When I was younger I always wondered why my mom hugged people goodbye, and my dad just shook hands with them. I guess I became so used to it that I didn't notice that difference anymore. Men should be able to show affection platonically without facing personal questions.
Jeff Requier 4 years ago
Italians are macho and kiss each other. Indian men walk around holding hands. Both of those sentences involved two Straight males
Full Name 4 years ago
For some reason the most macho cultures that are the hardest on gays also do what would be perceived in western countries as gay as hell (like the examples you just gave).
Load More Replies... Clavelle 4 years ago
Yeah it's strange to me when some of the men my parents age get weirded out if a guy tries to hug them. I remember once a man I know actually stopped a male family member (who was probably 6 or 7 at the time) from kissing him and said, "men shake hands". It still bothers me to this day. Men CAN show affection platonically!
Helen Haley 4 years ago
As a group, their mental health would be much better off if they did.
Load More Replies... Blue Shadow 4 years ago
When I was younger I always wondered why my mom hugged people goodbye, and my dad just shook hands with them. I guess I became so used to it that I didn't notice that difference anymore. Men should be able to show affection platonically without facing personal questions.
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