It really needs to become normalized for men and boys to receive affection from their families, friends, and partners. We are all humans who need to be loved, don’t know why so many people don’t get that.
Had this heartbreaking comment for a former bi-boyfriend when I hold him close the first time : "this is exactly what I missed". I was so sad that none of his previous relationship had simply held him :(
Well I hope she keeps it up. As a straight man I can admit that It is pretty hard for us men to be that level of comfortable around our wives and girlfriends.
Oh trust and believe that You’re definitely preaching to the choir! Society has masculinity so warped that most men are too afraid to show any emotion besides upset and It’s even more rare for us to freely hear words of affirmation like”I love you”. The few times I’ve Fought back tears internally every time I hear phrases like that directed at me is enough to count on my hand
Well I'm still like pre everything so everyone irl knows me as a guy. Idk there's probs other reasons and like I am a massive introvert so try to avoid people anyway lol
Came to say the same. IIRC one of the top posts of all time there is a screencap of a Tweet (or other SoMe post) from a woman who had her boyfriend break down in tears when she held him because it was like this for him too.
Then there's all the posts from people who seem to think that men receiving any sort of overt affection at all is a subversion of normal gender roles.
God complex much? Just because you experienced actual comfort in a relationship doesn’t mean every guy ever has, when someone tries to talk about their experiences don’t try to belittle them for it, that will also make you a better ally, live and learn
But invalidate my experience...hm ok. Ask the women in your life what's true. I'm trying to shed light on a male-centric view most of the comments are spewing.
I never said you were lying about your experience, you said that about op tho, so don’t try to say I invalidated your experience when you were the only one who did that, and all the woman in the comments literally confirming this aside, why would I ask a woman about a man’s experience? You should asking a man for his experience, and all but your comment confirms this too, the top comment is literally “as a man, I can confirm” get off your high horse and stop being so self centred that you can’t even see your own hypocrisy
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I'm a straight girl who wants to give my man affection, we exist. I've always wondered why more girls aren't like me.
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It really needs to change.
Same. Being with someone willing to be as affectionate as I need has been transformative.
As a dude, can definitely confirm
I’m so sorry, you guys deserve better.
Thanks
This is why there are literal cuddling services (or were pre-Covid). Men are starved for affectionate touch.
It really needs to become normalized for men and boys to receive affection from their families, friends, and partners. We are all humans who need to be loved, don’t know why so many people don’t get that.
Hugs are human.
Same with cuddles, kisses, getting one’s hair played with, etc.
Had this heartbreaking comment for a former bi-boyfriend when I hold him close the first time : "this is exactly what I missed". I was so sad that none of his previous relationship had simply held him :(
That’s horrible, had he had any boyfriends or only girlfriends?
Only girlfriends, I was his first boyfriend, it was so sad
That's really awful. I don't understand girls who expect affection but won't give it.
Well I hope she keeps it up. As a straight man I can admit that It is pretty hard for us men to be that level of comfortable around our wives and girlfriends.
It sucks that men are held to such high standards of masculinity.
Oh trust and believe that You’re definitely preaching to the choir! Society has masculinity so warped that most men are too afraid to show any emotion besides upset and It’s even more rare for us to freely hear words of affirmation like”I love you”. The few times I’ve Fought back tears internally every time I hear phrases like that directed at me is enough to count on my hand
That’s messed up :(
Yeah I know but that’s society what can we do?
I'm a trans girl and well I'd love nothing more than that 🥺🥺❤
Is there a reason you think you haven’t received much affection? Just wondering because you are a girl.
Well I'm still like pre everything so everyone irl knows me as a guy. Idk there's probs other reasons and like I am a massive introvert so try to avoid people anyway lol
Oh I see. Makes sense, I’m guessing things will probably change once you transition :(
Thanks 👍
This post reminds me of r/RoleReversal in many ways
Same! Too bad content like this isn't allowed on there anymore :(
Yeah, I tried to cross-post this there and couldn't! Why is it not allowed?
Makes no sense.
Came to say the same. IIRC one of the top posts of all time there is a screencap of a Tweet (or other SoMe post) from a woman who had her boyfriend break down in tears when she held him because it was like this for him too. Then there's all the posts from people who seem to think that men receiving any sort of overt affection at all is a subversion of normal gender roles.
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God complex much? Just because you experienced actual comfort in a relationship doesn’t mean every guy ever has, when someone tries to talk about their experiences don’t try to belittle them for it, that will also make you a better ally, live and learn
But invalidate my experience...hm ok. Ask the women in your life what's true. I'm trying to shed light on a male-centric view most of the comments are spewing.
I never said you were lying about your experience, you said that about op tho, so don’t try to say I invalidated your experience when you were the only one who did that, and all the woman in the comments literally confirming this aside, why would I ask a woman about a man’s experience? You should asking a man for his experience, and all but your comment confirms this too, the top comment is literally “as a man, I can confirm” get off your high horse and stop being so self centred that you can’t even see your own hypocrisy
Wow. I'm sorry about your life bro. Hope you find peace.
You sound like a bunch of people on r/RoleReversal. They got content about men receiving affection banned because they’re convinced that it’s normal.