Straight men don’t have enough friends—could gay men be the cure?

https://www.out.com/voices/gay-straight-friendships

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jol@discuss.tchncs.de · 9 pts · 1y

They could go to orgies sometimes just for the drugs and the snacks. That's how most gays make friends these days.

schuimwinkel@feddit.org · 5 pts · 1y

When I became a father, it really struck me how lonely lots of the other (straight) dads were. I made some good friends, but some men remain very emotionally unapproachable. It's tough for me, I'm a lovey-dovey type of person and I need at least some of the same energy back to maintain a relationship. So not that many straight male friends for me, but the ones I have are much appreciated.

nandeEbisu@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 1y

It's kind of crazy how it feels like no one is expecting platonic friendships between men.

When I go to text guy friends "how are you" or "what are you doing" the suggested emojis are hearts and kissy lips.

I don't even use those emojis asking people I'm dating how they're doing, it's kind of surreal.