One of the greatest evils inflicted on modern men was the campaign to portray all physical affection between men as homosexual in nature. Men crave physical affection. We starve for it like we starve for sunlight. And we’re terrified to voice this need.
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Men need physical affection beyond sex. But our society tells us any touch beyond sex or violence is the sole right of women and children. Grown men sometimes go years without physical affection, even something as simple as a hug. Some men cry even thinking about their need.
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This is not our natural state of being. Research shows immense medical benefits and mental health benefits associated with regular physical affection. This means men’s health may actually decline as a result of this need going unmet. Suicide epidemic, anyone?
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Men are afraid of appearing weak or effeminate, but they’re waking up to this need and breaking through barriers. My brother and I gathered with close male friends for his wedding. We hugged, grabbed hold of each other. We kissed each other fiercely on the temple when we parted.
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I grew up without physical affection, so I’ve made sure my 3 year old son gets it by the truckload. I got home after 5 days away. We watched his favorite movie, and he laid his head down in my lap and said, “Dad, please pet me.” We sat together for hours.
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Replying to @TheBrometheus
Thank you for being a good dad.
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