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on the male loneliness epidemic (infosec.pub)
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when i first heard about the male loneliness epidemic i was like oh yeah close camaraderie and bonding between men is often discouraged in favor of competition or, if not discouraged, at least filtered through a lens of individualism that precludes deep connections. and then i learned what people meant by it (men arent getting laid) to which i say skill issue

to all the men out there not getting laid: try less hard to get laid and try more hard to be an enjoyable and relaxing presence

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[–] LillyPip@lemmy.ca 0 points 3 days ago (2 children)

I had a long, protracted discussion with someone before leaving reddit in which he was certain toxic masculinity was feminists’ fault.

Women expect too much of men, will only accept buff and young guys, over 6’ tall, etc.

My ex of 30 years was like 5’10 and had a very agreeable dad bod. You know what actually matters – and what always mattered to all my girl fiends? The guys who cared enough to learn what we cared about, and who did all the little things. Never looks, never spending 5 hours in the gym. Spending 5 hours making a 2 year old happy is the sexiest thing there is.

But yeah, women make men toxic. 🙄

[–] damnedfurry@lemmy.world 6 points 2 days ago (1 children)

my anecdote is valid and yours isn't

ok

[–] LillyPip@lemmy.ca 0 points 1 day ago

?

Where did I say that?

I said that the ‘alpha male’ culture is toxic and wrong, in my opinion.

Why did you take my comment as an attack? That’s kind of weird, tbh.