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[โ€“] [email protected] 57 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

Can confirm, lived my life as a guy 20yrs online, 30irl. Almost cried the first time someone held me. Wasn't even romantic, just platonic. I swear half of the world's problems would be solved if people were more accepting of men sharing physical affection.

[โ€“] [email protected] 24 points 2 weeks ago

Ain't that the damn truth.

I've always been lucky to have partners and friends that were awesome about physical comfort and affection. But there's been times they weren't available, and it's the worst damn feeling to need that damn hug when you're falling apart, and not having it.

It's why I'll never, ever turn my back on someone needing it, even if I don't like them. Some things are just too damn important to hold back.