Toxic Masculinity In Boys Is Fueling An Epidemic Of Loneliness | Think | NBC News

Emotional isolation has calamitous health implications, and it's becoming more prevalent in America. Why? One developmental psychologist says America's toxic masculine culture kills young boys' friendships right as boys are expected to "grow up" into men, and those loss of friendships may echo throughout men's lives.
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Toxic Masculinity In Boys Is Fueling An Epidemic Of Loneliness | Think | NBC News

[@user-pc7ef5sb6x]

Nothing wrong with being masculine.

[@jacklesloverforevers5477]

ℛɛᴛʀᴏ ℛɛᴅ Missed the whole point of the video didn't ya.

[@brightgarinson3099]

Jackles lover Forevers No, that is the point.

[@yourfriendlyneighborhoodla2091]

Jackles lover Forevers Nothing to miss

[@kevin-cy3cf]

Jackles lover Forevers there's a point?

[@jasonclemsonfanvoorhees1062]

Jackles lover Forevers there is no other point lol

[@paulpierce956]

It needs to be said, no father's are shown in this video

[@johnnyappleseed4794]

Paul Pierce Which doesn't help at all since they're the ones who are supposed to teach their sons to be men.

[@rushthezeppelin]

Lol like they would ever go after the sacred cow of the left, single mothers.....

[@ella-vs2oy]

Cassidy Keen Good God.

[@quaishan5628]

Jimmyy Applebeeds

[@popsmokeandghost2416]

@Black Obsidian Thanks for inspiring me to NOT have any more kids......👊🏿👊🏿👊🏿

[@CrazyCloudMan1]

Let's cut the BS with this toxic masculinity term. We don't need women to tell men how to be men or to be masculine.

[@-._.-._--._.-._--._.-._--._.-.]

Thank you

[@MrRocksW]

Amen

[@jab7168]

Stop having common sense.....did someone hurt you?

[@embars3399]

@@jab7168 its them that strive to fight against common sense

[@jaythrash8804]

I agree. But I would also add insecure men to that list!

[@soumyadipbiswas6835]

Women don't get to decide about masculinity

[@NateSceneTV]

They do 😂

[@rengoku2195]

@@NateSceneTV Does that mean that I, as a man, can decide about femininity ? According to that logic ?

[@NateSceneTV]

@@rengoku2195 There's a power shift bro, men made the rules for thousands of years, it's time to let go of the past and change things

[@komisan2143]

@@NateSceneTV so now we're supposed to be ruled by women

[@NateSceneTV]

@@komisan2143 Sounds good to me

[@kenndogg1481]

Masculinity is not about disconnecting from emotion, masculinity is about keeping emotion in check. Men should be led by logic.

[@shrugger1]

Women have emotions. Men have deeper feelings.

[@johnnyappleseed4794]

Kenn Dogg I'm led by my intuition for some reason. It feels like when I try to be logical in person, it doesn't work out like it does here on the internet.

[@Xxsorafan]

Why do men have to be led by logic? All this toxic masculinity crap is so confusing. I don’t get it

[@GuiltyFaT]

Bethany Monges Toxic masculinity Is BS. It's not real, it's a made up term from the far left to hate on men being males. It's used as a tactic to try and make any men who has assertive Tendencies and strength of will of self dignity and character to become beta males who are Meek and week in dignity and self-respect. Perfect example soy boys. These far-left males called soyboys has shown to actually emulate more feminine Tendencies and mentality than the average male as well they've actually been tested and to be shown to actually be less furtyle with smaller sperm count than the average male.

[@Soxmember69]

Men need to use more logic because women are incapable of doing so.

[@XESolar]

What about toxic femininity though?

[@isaacmathews4693]

Good question, actually.

[@XESolar]

This was a joke

[@johnwilliam6092]

utUBEr00001 yup

[@Oldmanfnaf]

toxic femininity is the belief that woman their is one type of woman which is weak, dependent, extremely submissive and obedient to men and society. to rather thinks what is good themselves and people around them , they only thinks about how benefit everyone around them mostly men.basically look at parts of the middle east

[@Oldmanfnaf]

Rhonda Smith toxic masculinity and toxic family are not the same those are two different issues. They are literally on the opposite sides of the spectrum

[@MasteryOrder]

Masculinity is not about rejecting and repressing emotions, it is about acknowledging them and dealing with them so that you still do what you need to do, for yourself and for the ones around you., instead of being paralyzed by them Masculinity is about taking action, not about blaming society and the world for your current state. What young boys need are good role models to look up to, men of character and goodwill, men that can be trusted, men that want to serve the ones around them because they care for their well-being. Men that teach young boys that if something is not working, you don't complain that the world is not fair, but you adjust your skills and you make it work. Men that teach young boys about resilience. Men that teach young boys about finding a purpose for one's skills in the service of others. Boys have to grow up into men, for themselves as well as for the ones around them, because the alternative is the loneliness and sad picture that is displayed in this clip. Sad, depressed, scared young men with no direction or purpose. If you are a young boy or a young man reading this, I wish you strength and willpower to see beyond the story that is being told and take action for yourself. You are the one responsible for how your life turns out. Build up your skills and figure out your inclinations and pursue to use those skills to serve the ones around you. Build along the way the resilience necessary to deal with the negativity that you will face and be a man with an open heart and bring up as many people as you can on your own journey. If you are a man reading this, remember that it is your duty to share your skills and knowledge with the younger men, just like someone else shared it with you in the past. Be the example for the younger generation, the example that you would look up to and live as if someone is always watching you in order to learn from you. Your actions or lack thereof will build up the next generation. All the best to you, reader!

[@amfvideos6810]

My dad isnt much of a role model to me, im over 40 years younger than him and are somehow more mature in a lot of situations

[@MasteryOrder]

@@amfvideos6810 Sometimes if you don't have any good role models in your family you might need to look somewhere else. Whether this will be your close circle of friends, your community, or even history, it is possible to look up to some character that will inspire and guide you to become a better man. All the best to you!

[@bieateofan2251]

This was one of the best things I have read this month! Thank you Mister! Have a great day!

[@MasteryOrder]

@@bieateofan2251 Glad to read that the message clicked with you. Hopefully, it will benefit you in some way down the line. All the best to you!

[@bieateofan2251]

to you too, sir!

[@rd010123]

I tell my homies I love them at least once a week every time I'm drunk.

[@georgemwangi9819]

You just proved the point of the video

[@death_star842]

@@hoodlambo i dont see whats wrong with it? this is just a perfect example of men expressing their emotions at the right time. they tell their bros that they love them when they are out partying or just having a good time.

[@jayjayknighthawk8854]

@@death_star842 why should there be a right time doe

[@patrick9969]

So if I don’t tell my friends “I love them” then am toxic? Lol

[@patrick9969]

@@hoodlambo Thank you so much🤭

[@xxnike0629xx]

I think a lot of issues with the youth today is horrible education, bad/no parenting, and kids having role models like Jake Paul and Logan Paul.

[@xxnike0629xx]

@Tattle Boad I guess each generation just gets worse in reality.

[@xxnike0629xx]

@Tattle Boad Maybe.

[@Barb_Niquette]

xxnike629xx - The Vatican/Jesuit education system has SOCIALLY ENGINEERED all of this! Yes, the Jesuits have engineered this to get worse with each new generation.

[@Gpacharlie]

Tattle Boad Yes perhaps but they are ripe for manipulation because they don’t know history.

[@sonofjesus1464]

Yes

[@Yoshi278]

Everyone involved in the production of this obviously doesn't understand how male relationships work or how important positive, masculine, male father figures are (Whether its a father, older sibling, male relative, coach, etc).

[@ragalthor]

Yoshi278 coach help a lot

[@ray1411]

Yoshi278 And that’s the thing, they didn’t interview one father, to see how he’s modeling manhood to his son.

[@NiDup57]

This is an interesting perspective. Now that I think about it, I believe every single person I know who believes in toxic masculinity has either a very troubled relationship with their dad or no father at all.

[@danny.nedelk0]

Thank God men have Jordan Peterson to tell them to clean their rooms.

[@grammaton6leric]

They literally interviewed males about their relationships with other males. Your comment doesn't make any sense. Additionally, this video didn't discredit male role models in anyway.

[@phandinhthanh2295]

The fathers. It's always the fathers. One boy will have no problem feeling or being insecure about his masculinity if his father is present, supporting and teaches him values. Society has developed to the level that people forget that it is men who teach boys to be men.

[@jmpm-tz1so]

Everyan feels insecure about his masculinity and whoever says otherwise is probably lying, and i belive its because we dont even know what it means to be masculine anymore, nearly anything ive learned ended up being called toxic and wrong. Its unfortunate but i belive this is the case

[@theewildrose]

No one's forgetting that. Most men are just absent fathers and that's no one's fault but their own

[@atticusmcfly]

There's no shortage of fathers who are physically there but wishing they were someplace else. Most fathers don't know how to guide their sons through newly discovered emotions because they haven't figured out how to process their own. It's a sad stare of affairs. 🍻

[@kyzersoze8408]

@@theewildrose "most men are absent fathers" Unless you can provide a reliable source to back up your claims then all your doing is coping.

[@kirsandresmith6422]

@@theewildrose so we just going to quietly ignore how family court insentivies mothers to keep fthers out of their children's lives with monetary insentives. We just going to ignore how hard it is for fathers to get just joint custody of the children. were just going to ignore how society lowkey shames men for being in their children's lives instead of the "more Compitent" mothers We just going to ignore how the media has been showing men and father as bunbeling baffons

[@ruaplikator]

I notice one very strange thing, can anybody help me to understand. Whenever girl fight like a man , she is glorified and man is classified as a toxic. No one ever said she is infected with toxic masculinity

[@aquainundzichrisye]

That is the one of the problem. Many female act like male are acceptable. While many men act little bit feminine get harrashed... In this case it's really not make any sense if men stated as less or even not masculine only because express their feeling...

[@ruaplikator]

@@aquainundzichrisye True , plus man act like a man get tagged as toxic , and I am afraid there are less and less men and when the shtf no one to protect women

[@jinxblaze]

So u want feminine men ? Lol women hate that

[@miguellmorales3579]

Ajinkya Jumbad OMG!! Thank you. I'm so glad you said that.

[@johnnyappleseed4794]

Ajinkya Jumbad Then how is (or was) the sissy Justin Bieber getting chicks?

[@DruuzilTechGames]

He's rich.

[@johntaranto29]

Johnny Appleseed as was said he's rich, but more importantly he has high social stature. And he doesn't act feminine at all he's just a tad cute looking. I mean lately he's rocking facial hair and masculine looking tatoos chilling with rappers and gets in trouble with the press for "bad boy" antics like fighting and getting in trouble. He's not feminine at all. In fact lots of guys hate him because they're jealous of the sheer number of girls that want him and because his music sucks, well his earlier music sucked I kind of like his chorus in "I'm the one" lol

[@Gambit771]

Ajinkya Jumbad Who cares what women like or don't when it comes to males. Males need to be thinking about themselves the way females do and not living down to another genders expectations especially as they have zero knowledge and experience as you what being male is.

[@JackHaveman52]

I'm in my late sixties. I'm from the generation that this video is talking about where men are supposed to be strong. Yet, I have friends, close friends, a couple that have been friends since my early teens. We know when we're hurt but we don't talk about it unless the hurt person wants to. We're just there for each other. We sit, watch a hockey game, have a beer, talk about work, make fun of each other and we know, deep down, that what we're doing is what we need. It cures the loneliness. I can't talk my problems away. I have to live them away. All I ask from my friends is for them to be there...nothing more. When I had tough times in my life, they were there, not talking about the tough times, but just there and I appreciate that they were there, more than they could know. I try to do the same for them. Sometimes it feels as if I'm failing but every once in awhile, they do the little things that let you know that they appreciate what you, too.

[@zimbabwexx1589]

Do u have any tips for Young people

[@JackHaveman52]

@@zimbabwexx1589 Tough one. The best advice that I can give is to seek the truth. Not YOUR truth, or the popular "truth" or what you want to be true, but real truth, whether it hurts or not. It's not easy because you have to look inwards and you have to honest with yourself, as much as you should look outwards, but it's worth it. You can't make a decisions in life, that will have any value, if you haven't sought out ALL the information available to you. Be true to yourself and to others and you'll have given yourself the best opportunity to have a meaningful life. Life can be pretty tough and there's no magic bullet to prevent the bad things from happening. All you can do is arm yourself with a desire for honesty and that will help you through the bad times because they will come. That and to work hard and take responsibility for what you do, good and bad. No excuses. It's not easy but it's the best way. I didn't find inner peace until I made those things my way to live.

[@mxsthxted]

Simple as it is

[@darthmilo1833]

Mad respect to you

[@syppy7416]

"I'm from the generation that this video is talking about where men are supposed to be strong" have you ever thought that might be the problem?

[@eriktorres8975]

And this is the reason why I ain’t having kids. Not cause i know i’ll end up with child support but because I know the devastating effects of a single woman raising them. The whole American dream of having a wife, kids with a white picket fence is dead. And instead I just want to run my 3 businesses and enjoy retirement single rather than live life miserably.

[@flyingsolotiltheend3058]

Single life tribe equals a successful man's vibe.

[@kenosentity6455]

Actually in ancient rome, men showing their emotions was considered effeminate because it showed a lack of self control, something women are not accountable for normally.

[@sasso-kb6mo]

@anxious angel yeah let's hate self control!! Why are you people only talking about men? What if women learn self control?

[@sasso-kb6mo]

@@gemmamoon5998 but mist people are way too emotional, both men and women. The fact is that ypu think men never talk about how they feel, but we do it only with our close friends or families, instead of crying and screaming in the middle of the street

[@kenosentity6455]

Look, My comment was not about bashing women or men for being who they are, its about the plain and simple truth concerning their natures and the results of going against such powerfully embedded intuitions because everyone says, "it is normal, let us corrupt ourselves!".

[@blinkybill2198]

@anxious angel but what if a man doesn't want to be that emotional?

[@blinkybill2198]

@@sasso-kb6mo hey hey! Women have nothing to learn and definitely nothing to learn from men!

[@tbotwest]

Pathologizing masculinity is making boys lonely. It's OK to be masculine.

[@ironmantis25]

It's the right type of masculinity, you don't see any fathers here so these boys picked up masculinity from other boys who also don't have fathers. Nobody is there to show them how to be a man.

[@eovius]

@@ironmantis25 Sometimes, it's their father who pass on this form of masculinity

[@eovius]

Exactly. But be aware of what you put in "masculine", that's all

[@Vatras888]

Masculine means waht?

[@blinkybill2198]

Yeah listen to 13 year old boys for societal guidance. They know what they are doing.

[@trevorp8124]

Y'ever stop and think that part of why boys aren't forthcoming with their feelings might be because of overbearing moral busybodies telling them what is and isn't an acceptable way to live their lives?

[@chunkatronic]

No I haven't, bc that idea is horsesh*t

[@Wesker10000]

That doesn't really exist I find, aside from online.

[@Daniel-dl6cu]

Yeah, hence the video pointing out how society tells men that feeling isn't an acceptable way to live life as a male in this society.

[@bananasmatter1321]

@@chunkatronic ​ @Hogwire ​ @Daniel You clearly aren't a little bit conservative/right-wing. Otherwise, you'd know exactly what it is to be in a group, thinking about something and knowing that you'll be a social outcast if you dare say it. Example: men can't talk about abortion unless it's to support pro-choice, and even so I've seen ladies not being fans of that either.

[@kaisolomon5187]

@@bananasmatter1321 im pro abortion because i dont like children being born into a world where they wont be properly taken care of.

[@oscarking6700]

Masculinity is being in tune with emotions and having control over them

[@TheSBleeder]

Maybe they'd feel less lonely if you'd stop telling us that it's bad to be a man. Somehow I've made it 38 years without expressing my emotions all the time.

[@விஷ்ணு_கார்த்திக்]

The hatred i have for Feminism is not possible to describe in words, they are some of the worst most narcissistic human beings i've ever had the misfortune of looking at.

[@kysphattie]

That's y u gon live a shorter life ✨

[@death_star842]

@@kysphattie oh my god literally how? we cant keep teaching young men that they should express their emotions all the time because it can lead to suicide. Self isolation and hiding you feelings for the right time can be good for masculine men because it prevents them from killing themselves.

[@kysphattie]

@@death_star842 right

[@evancoletta401]

@@death_star842 expressing emotions=suicidal Bottling up emotions=not suicidal What?

[@lonewanderer6628]

There is no such thing as toxic masculinity ,pure myth

[@semperxian]

it would simply be masculinity distorted into antisocial harmful behavior but what liberals today call toxic (the idea for example of a man wanting to be a provider for a woman) as we can see from this video, is ridiculousness on their part

[@ForAnAngel]

The basic premise of this video is that boys have feelings too but they're taught to be emotionless.

[@jayolson2598]

Tru

[@Jmvesey]

Except we're not. I was never taught to be emotionless, just to channel it into positive action and not waste it on negative things. My Grandpa always said crying helps nothing, unless all you can do is cry.

[@jasonknowles3334]

For An Angel sources please. Who teaching boys to be emotionless?

[@Starius2]

Stop femsplaining to us

[@menyamama]

Ong

[@aqualili]

uh there are men in the video too

[@Starius2]

@@aqualili 2 years later and NOW you're telling me this?! WHERE WERE YOU TWO YEARS AGO!!!!

[@aqualili]

@@Starius2 idk I just saw your comment?

[@Starius2]

​@@aqualili What would you do if I was dead and not here to respond to you though??! Vote Biden for me?

[@wrednax8594]

I'm being womansplained that men must be overly emotional and sensitive

[@jirahjashmiermacalino7556]

Wrednax no one said that men have to be over emotional, the video talks about how men are being oppressed and told at such a young age that their feelings shouldn’t be talked about or even acknowledge. Things like that makes a men aggressive and bad at explaining what the feel.

[@hopefulromantic.]

@@jirahjashmiermacalino7556 They probably never watch the video and only understands "Toxic masculinity = Be a soy boy"

[@jirahjashmiermacalino7556]

Naufal Rafi Difanka exactly

[@death_star842]

@@hopefulromantic. i think masculinity means to only show your emotions when it is most needed to be shown or needed to be expressed which is good in a way.

[@Jojo_D_Northstar]

@@varadhk3159 “women most affected “ lol

[@xelriver1088]

Reject modernity, embrace masculinity

[@Aryankumar-yg8eh]

indeed

[@dragonnn3.]

Indeed

[@mirshathmohamed2814]

Hekk ye

[@Zackemcee1]

I'm happy to see that the cancer source of the world is being intoxicated with these movements because in war, Uncle Sam will fall smoothly to the real elites such as China, Russia, Iran...

[@9king9khi98]

Indeed good sir.

[@strongwon1]

Masculinity in boys is good. Masculine boys and men can share emotions and be intelligent. There is a pushback in schools from the propaganda and forced gender neutral identities. Females and males can and should be allowed to love and embrace their gender. We do not HAVE to all be gender neutral for some pushed agenda.

[@jacklesloverforevers5477]

strongwon1 No one said gender neutral. It is about telling boys and young men it's ok to talk about and show your feelings. SO THEY DONT REPRESS EMOTIONS AND BLOW THEIR BRAINS OUT.

[@jasonknowles3334]

Jackles lover Forevers you have know idea what masculinity is about. Being a man doesn't involved not having emotions. Just being able to control your emotions.

[@aquainundzichrisye]

What else wrong with showing feelings? They're only want to share their story, their problem, how are their feeling when facing problem. They just want to ask help to solve their problem, if the problem isn't unsolvable then they just find support like "Ouhh I'm sorry to hear that hope the situation get better and nothing worse come to you. Calm down and be patient okay." nothing hard for that...

[@whatoh3407]

@@jasonknowles3334 "control" them until they blow up and hurt themselves or others.

[@roxyroxelle]

@@whatoh3407 exactly.

[@jayolson2598]

To teach a boy to b a man is about controlling your emotions and expressing them at the time.

[@sakurakou2009]

Jay Olson doesn't that lead to mental issues most men who try to control their emotions end up being stessed and abusive

[@vicephantom6801]

sakurakou2009 No it doesn’t. Holding your feelings in and expressing them only at a certain time doesn’t create stressed and abusive men.

[@e99fuy0ng]

That's not the same thing as suppressing emotions where they remain unacknowledged and undealt with until they are pushed too far one day and do something stupid. It's more like avoiding being a reactionary person and doing what's sensible until one can sit down later and unpack what's going on subconsciously with the goal of understanding one's emotions and motivations and hopefully form a pragmatic solution.

[@Gpacharlie]

David Too bad that this requires explanation. Unmanaged emotion is what is really toxic.

[@blinkybill2198]

@@sakurakou2009 no it doesn't, women tend not to control their emotions. How are they doing with that? Men need to feel and acknowledge their emotions but not let those emotions control their lives.

[@andrewa6625]

Well terms like toxic masculinity surely doesn’t do any favours as that would make boys feel worst about themselves. The reason why boys feel isolated is due to a total lack of empathy for their feelings and wellbeing.

[@MasteryOrder]

One big reason why boys are feeling like that is the lack of men role models teaching young boys not to give to much attention to labeling. If you are a man that is aware of these issues, share your message and teach other men and boys on how to embrace their masculinity. It is your duty as well as mine, because only talking and finding blame will not change the situation at all. Men are made for action. Be a man of action and see how your environment changes. Keep other men accountable for their actions and have the humility to be held accountable as well and see the results. Take pride in becoming a man of good character and other will do the same. All the best to you!

[@ZARA-ws7tu]

Fathers are the ones to blame for this never-ending predicament. They instil toxic masculinity in their boys from an early age, resulting in scenarios like the one depicted in this video. It is ideal if a woman just summarizes the scenario because males have done nothing to address this issue for generations, resulting in higher male suicide rates. We can clearly see that many men are miserable, therefore, why are you still so willfully blind? This is attributable to the fact that your toxic masculinity plays a significant role in this, leading you to keep everything to yourself. Remember that asking for help is completely normal and human.

[@andrewa6625]

@@ZARA-ws7tu Well boys who exhibit "toxic masculinity" are from single mothers homes so there is father around to be blamed. If fathers aren't around and is because feminism has removed fathers from the homes by creating a family unit comprised of only women and children while the government plays the role of "daddy." Many men are miserable and end up killing themselves is because of male disposability, which is due to being demonised and dehumanised for their masculinity as well as their own worth as a man if they fail or unable to meet the gynocentric feminist standards. Men don't open their emotions or seek is because no one cares and there's a lack of support, it's futile. Well there are MRAs (both men and women) that raises awareness of men's issues but as usual they are silenced by feminists as well as the media by claiming it's "misogynistic."

[@yveje9720]

Really? But masculinity is toxic. The concept. The idea that boys and men need to be a certain way because they are boys and men is what’s causing yhe issue. So long as men strive to be “masculine” they are less feeling, less intimate, and more isolated. If we could dismantle or redefine what it means to be masculine that would be helpful. Boys need to know that they don’t need to perform masculinity they can be themselves and that’s manly enough

[@andrewa6625]

@@yveje9720 that is bull as masculinity is not toxic but society’s attitudes towards it is and masculinity is only “toxic” if it doesn’t meet feminist standards. You just want masculinity to be redefined by feminist standards so it’s really about men correcting their behaviours to benefit women. Men and boys are only isolated due to a lack of empathy for mens feelings and struggles as whenever they open up about their emotions and grievances, they are silenced as well as ridiculed, gaslight and receive anger.

[@mikemurillo1296]

This is one of many videos that I've watched since I decided to learn why "Toxic Masculinity" is so widely believed and because I'm a masochist. Today I watched a "conversation" between two feminist where one of the participants said she is disgusted by the site of pictures on social media of a group of shirtless "mates" (it was an Australian video) hugging because it wreaks of "lad culture" and lad culture is toxic. Now this video is stressing that boys are becoming depressed in part because of the lack of touch. I guess you're dammed if you do and you're dead if you don't.

[@raijin7707]

I am glad you said that because I am also here because I wanted to learn more about Toxic masculinity and there is a very confusing, unclear and incoherent noise surrounding the idea of toxic masculinity.

[@kirsandresmith6422]

@@raijin7707 thats what tends to happen when people lie through their teeth the story stops making any kind of sense

[@chamboyette853]

MSM take - When women suffer, it is men's fault. When men suffer, it is men's fault. Wow! I wonder why young men feel so alienated:)

[@patrickphilip777]

@@raijin7707 it is just an agenda to erase biblical manhood.

[@Runz32]

The last people who should be weighing in on anything to do with masculinity are feminists

[@TenguBird]

Phrases like "toxic masculinity" is actually making boys confused with themselves thus resulting in the loneliness they're feeling.

[@Encentix]

Toxic Masculinity doesn’t mean that Men are inherinately toxic. It means that there are expectations of men that result in men and woman getting hurt. Toxic femininity is a thing as well btw.

[@NM-hr3lc]

@@Encentix A lot of the people that disagree, cant really disconnect them selves from being on the Defense about anything that critiques male gender roles. For some reason, they feel constantly attacked. I also agree that toxic feminity is real and really harmful, and as a woman I can accept that with out believing acknowledging Toxic Feminity is a full fledge attack on the female gender. I do wonder why some men, are on Super Defense mode.

[@GB-cz2vh]

@@Encentix WRONG, competitiveness and aggression should be developed in MALE CHILDREN EARLY AND OFTEN

[@Qstandsforred]

@@Encentix Perhaps that is precisely the issue? The OP said the phrase is confusing boys. Since the meaning of the phrase is not eminently clear, this could be the very issue referenced by the OP. Also, I happen to disagree with you.

[@Halfort57]

@@NM-hr3lc um... No. We just address how they're trying to chide us about things we never even do.

[@alexanderalvarez1254]

stop demonizing young boys. How is it ok for a woman who hates men going to explain about young boys but on the other hand, if a man were to explain things about young girls, its not ok for that?

[@mikayocc]

How do you come to the conclusion that this woman hates men? Can you explain that? She's studied the development of young boys into adulthood.

[@mikayocc]

Deus Dex So how do you explain the countless other videos where men talk about toxic masculinity?

[@mikayocc]

Deus Dex Here is an example, and there are hundreds of others: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZbXmGedqpWih7M

[@goawayleavemealone2880]

mymy - She's a Feminist so arriving at the conclusion that she hates men is the only reasonable. And I'm going to cut you off at the pass, please spare me your BS about "No True Feminist". There is no barrier for entry so they're all True Feminists - no matter how bad they make Feminism look and how much you wish they stop, while never taking any sort of action against them. Also you can stop on the door step of "Not All Feminists", because my response is now "Enough Feminists". It works on a couple of levels. Also the endless parade of Men talking about Toxic Masculinity, is an understandable by-product of low Testosterone and Feminist Indoctrination - I guarantee you every single one of those men took gender studies classes, either as a mandatory course or a misguided effort to meet women.

[@gabriellakm]

Crap video

[@moritz7613]

EMBRACE MASCULINITY REJCT MODERNITY

[@mr.magnes6326]

fuaaaaaaaaaaaaark

[@danny-li6io]

I think you mean a toxic masculinity in GIRLS is feeding a loneliness epidemic! 😃👍

[@0dooman]

Male friendships = LOYALTY

[@arcane1282]

Female friendships = LOYALTY

[@shawdowkun2549]

@@arcane1282 thats cap

[@shawdowkun2549]

@@arcane1282 a girl hated another girl because they liked the same boy they haven't talked since

[@theodorepatel514]

@Harvey Smith i have 3 sister and i a sure u that

[@kowzzaaarrr4162]

@Harvey Smith those aren’t friends lmao

[@jaeshasway]

Loneliness is a new and widespread epidemic, for men, women and children.

[@jasonknowles3334]

Terri Boyd and feminist are largely to blame

[@greatheathenarmy6997]

The rise of "social" media is a huge part of this.

[@jaeshasway]

JZ Squared You misunderstood. I didn't say loneliness in and of itself was new, I said it's a new "widespread epidemic". Sure it's been around, but technology, social media, remote jobs, economic divide, etc which make for an ever increasing division amongst socialization has definitely made it blow up.

[@Ivan_BSGO]

This has nothing to do with women's loneliness. Please take your childish attention seeking some place else. The video is about boys. One would think you could understand that and focus on boys and what they deal with without interjecting women's needs into the conversation.

[@jaeshasway]

kromulous Who are you talking to? Me? You didn't hit a name in your reply. If it's me, then my reply to you is that I watched a video about loneliness, recognizing it's a huge issue for all of mankind and made a comment. I'm not negating boys. I can have an existential moment if I want to.😒

[@madara2051]

In a world raised by women and not enough fathers, i think the last thing we need is the opinion of another women.

[@LavaCreeperPeople]

80% of suicides are men. Men can cry if they want to, go seethe about it

[@icemoney24]

being masculine is perfectly fine. what about toxic femininity? oh yeah lets not talk about that.

[@ErgoProxy12345]

there is nothing that is toxic in masculinity that is not also toxic in femininity. People simply tolerate it in women more. Oh and calling men the source of everything bad may make them want to avoid others. Stop ostracizing them and they will not be alone. Just a thought.

[@matthewgardner4536]

@no no no the point of his message was the fact that by using the term toxic masculinity and the media and institutions constantly telling men they're the source of all the evils in the world and they're awful people and that the only way they can be good people again is by following their view of how men and women should be, it encourages them to stay away from people and become more emotionless because they feel like anything they say won't be taken seriously. For example whenever we see media portrayals of men they show the fathers to be weak and spineless and the mothers to be strong and doing everything else by themselves when they show men in television they are seen as evil monsters that just want to bully other people and the woman has to stand up for everyone. When you portray men in a manner that is akin to a villain how do you expect him to ever feel great about himself or to actually strive to be that true masculine person you say you want boys to be.

[@swagatmaharana2532]

I think the problem is these Feminist see everything on gender list ,Most crime done by man , if rank man accrding to violence the 1 % will extremely violent . They put it on man which it self is sexist

[@wyvernslayer4530]

@no no no toxic masculinity isnt a thing. Masculinity is the opposite from femininity and shouldnt be interchanged.

[@MrRocksW]

Look up the "Women are Wonderful" affect

[@chamboyette853]

Ergo Proxy - You are so so right! Thank you for saying this.

[@Toba51]

Do these guys have dads?

[@damiansconberg4715]

No they are raised by single MOTHERS and WILL BE MORE LIKELY TO COMMIT CRIME

[@jootkakyoin176]

they went out for cigarettes

[@jordandennis6794]

No.

[@motina10]

Doesn't matter if they have dad. The biggest component to a healthy emotionally secure child is the primary caregiver. A primary caregiver that doesn't have a man around is not sign of the importance of men, but shows what skills the primary caregiver has. If she cannot maintain health adult relationships, she shouldn't be having kids.

[@FabianArtist]

Yes

[@stroodlepup]

If this is toxic, then let me be radioactive

[@sta5011]

Men are lonely "Women most affected"

[@jayolson2598]

I love how woman tell men what it is 2 b a man. SMFH!

[@greatheathenarmy6997]

She should really stop "womansplaining" to us. (look up "mansplaining" if you don't know what I'm talking about)

[@ReddishNeck]

Jay Olson Females are so desperate to be in the male role so they *think* they know what it's like which is why they think they have an authority on masculinity. "Man up", "Be a man", they often say. My answer is, "You have no idea what it's like to be a man and you would never be one, so keep quiet." It works.

[@mikebloomberg4470]

@peachie05 And modern men have allowed them to have equality to the point that many want privileges. It's very dangerous to think the way you do, have you ever heard of the wrandan genocide??? It was started by ideals like the ones you have We will see how feminine men do in future wars against countries that make real masculine men. Like Russia

[@mikebloomberg4470]

@Masticatious You are right, let me rephrase that Modern man are leaving sexism behind and unlike their parents or grandparents they know and afirm that women are capable of great things. And they DON'T need privileges to achieve things that men can. like many third wave feminists think.

[@GB-cz2vh]

@peachie05 who is it that have built nations and advanced civilization as a whole? who is it that won wars so you can comfortably sit in your chair or in your bed on your computer or phone and enjoy first world comforts? That's right, MEN.

[@Nionivek]

The most interesting part of this video is that the timeframe of this "epidemic" where men are becoming more alienated, more lonely, more cut off from others. Perfectly coincides with sensitivity training in schools that aimed to do the exact opposite. Perhaps we should look at how in trying to create the more sensitive boy/man we instead have alienated them? Just saying.

[@raijin7707]

Hahaha omg I swear you hit it right on the nose!

[@chamboyette853]

MSM take - When women suffer, it is men's fault. When men suffer, it is men's fault. Wow! I wonder why young men feel so alienated:)

[@GaoyuanFanboy123]

this is not the cause. people have been feeling more and more alienated lonely and cut off in recent times due to technological advances that have changed our lives drastically in a extremely short period of time.

[@fnsilly8983]

@@GaoyuanFanboy123 bingo. Boys being toxic is irrelevant

[@auto_5]

Oof. Ouch. Yep, this right here.

[@jeff-do6bu]

"While you are dealing with toxic masculinity, I'm eating toxic waste" Sigma male, tremendousllionaire grindset

[@roma3s]

#soyboys

[@danny.nedelk0]

Watch next how PJW, our favorite soy boy, is getting fully cucked: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gIDTY2uehseSjtk

[@JohnSmith-td7hd]

Being ironic?

[@jamesdavis9036]

Soyboys and manhating everywhere

[@jamesdavis9036]

J. Neimatoad Well exCUSE me! I'm not alt right

[@jamesdavis9036]

J. Neimatoad And man hating? That'd be the radical feminists

[@rivetingeel2389]

Masculinity is what kept us alive, in the wild, during wars, in hard times, in daily life, and when theres times where toughness is important. I am keeping my masculinity thank you.

[@Phineas1626]

Sheogorath Daedric Prince Of Madness Actually, it was the British soyboy Alan Turning who kept people alive during the last big war. About 15,000,000-20,000,000 individuals. So thanks for keeping the masculinity that Mr. Turing allowed you to keep.

[@jirahjashmiermacalino7556]

RivetingEel238 nobody’s attacking your masculinity

[@alwinpaulalias657]

testosterone the untold biography. stay away from toxic masculinity

[@rivetingeel2389]

Psy Graduate No, I don’t think I will

[@craigarkensaw]

@@jirahjashmiermacalino7556 this video does

[@justamobilegamer6927]

I opened a door for a feminist My trail is February 13

[@anonymousviewer9920]

Trial

[@kysphattie]

Trial

[@lifeguard21]

I don't know why this clip is so misunderstood. The clip doesn't say that masculinity is bad at all ! They call toxic masculinity the one that is "Never show emotions, be a rock !" In fact the true masculinity is the one that you are a true man and it's not a problem for you to share what you feel with your friends and family. Nobody is attacking the manhood in this clip.

[@jirahjashmiermacalino7556]

Stoyan Panayotov finally someone actually understands

[@jirahjashmiermacalino7556]

Dharmadasa his comment is literally the whole point of the video. If you don’t agree with the video then you’re basically saying that men shouldn’t be able to express themselves and their emotions.

[@lifeguard21]

@@jirahjashmiermacalino7556, thank you!

[@d.c.4lifeking602]

The term Toxic Masculinity should be eradicated! It's an attack on Masculinity, period.its secretly, term of hate

[@jeetm9603]

Finally a comment that actually talks about the clip rather than the title of the video

[@jenny_447]

Why can’t males be men and females be ladies anymore

[@youtubename7733]

Jenny G Yeah it's idiotic.

[@ReddishNeck]

Jenny G Umm... feminism destroyed all that all in the name of "empowering" women. Meaning, women have to look after their kids AND work jobs. Can't look after your kid because of your full time job? Dump the child with a nanny... and spend your wages on that!

[@adamelmi]

@@quinnrobinsson1646 ♥️♥️♥️

[@spark300c]

@@ReddishNeck yep and because family unit lack a man to share the load.

[@DeanRendar]

because you cant always get what you want, grown ups taught us this almost immediately if they raise you correctly. if your thinking leaves too blind to understand nuances of the very real human beings who are new to socializing to a public at large and just not acting as if they experts at it their whole way there. Anyone thinking they're "manly" by raging out at a sensitive thing with ridicule is actually the weakest one with so much overcompensating from something a stoic man of principal even frozen in the past would consider, geeze if its this way already, I better watch my behaviors because NOT EVERYONE only knows what I know, and theres new points of view to consider if I am to make it as a welcomed person here.

[@matp9389]

This here is completely wrong. Masculinity has been taught and learned since a young age from our father or another male figure for centuries. Loneliness is due to many parents over protecting their kids causing them to become insecure then isolating them or themselves. Another problem is someone calling it Toxic Masculinity. Masculinity isn't toxic it's necessary, I bet this video was creating by a woman or some insecure male. I'm not meaning to sound harsh but political correctness isn't always correct and another thing is them boys in video have never had to be tough. Otherwise they would be. By tough I don't mean been a bully but I do mean having to earn there way the old fashion way.

[@jacklesloverforevers5477]

Mat Penha You didn't watch the same video as I did. Watch it again. Bet you could use a hug, hu?

[@jayolson2598]

Great points!

[@notwilliehorton]

Your regressive attitude is part of the problem dude. The fact that you can't see that proves their point for them.

[@miguellmorales3579]

I agree with you 100% M. it's funny that to express how you feel makes people think that you are too masculine.

[@jasonknowles3334]

Dr William Martin the people in this video regressive attitude is the problem

[@BandyAndysExcellentEssays]

Masculinity is awesome if you're a man be as masculine as you can

[@peanutbutter1562]

Imagine having standards, bro time, and wanting be a man, gets you labeled as toxic and lonely. Don't settle kings.

[@LavaCreeperPeople]

Apparently, emotions and humanity are feminine, therefore weak, so what do you expect

[@tdawgf7588]

I consider myself masculine and have many deep meaningful friendships. Nothing wrong with being masculine and it certainly isn't toxic.

[@raijin7707]

Same

[@wannpunman7372]

Absolutely. These pages are trying hard to make men feminine so that they can keep the population under their brainwash.

[@Myke_thehuman]

No one is calling being masculine toxic.

[@Goldun-nah]

Being masculine is not toxic masculinity. It’s about not being able to be emotional with your peers. It’s about conforming around stereotypes of hyper masculinity and regarding anything outside of macho vibes as less than being a man. I hope that you don’t confuse the two because nobody should think people are thinking they are exuding toxic masculine simply because they are masculine. If someone is doing that, then they don’t know what toxic masculinity means.

[@wannpunman7372]

@@Goldun-nah anything outside of macho vibes is less than being a man. Period.

[@mikethebeast1012]

Womansplaining male "issues" and the solutions to them. The irony is strong here.

[@mikethebeast1012]

@@lauren0331 neither is mansplaining.

[@everglow-simp]

When the roles are reversed

[@nickiannucci7001]

Masculinity isn’t toxic. The absence of it is. A weak man is abusive and spiteful, a strong man is protective and loving.-Jordan Peterson Men don’t need to be told how to be men by women. The reason why so many men are lonely is because in our modern culture we are told our masculinity is toxic and our lifestyles are violent and wrong. Men have emotions and express those emotions, it’s just that our way of expressing that love to our brothers is different than women and often seen as “violent” and “wrong”. There’s nothing wrong with wanting to be competitive and wanting to be masculine. Let boys be boys.

[@LavaCreeperPeople]

No they are lonely because misogynistic sociopaths think that crying is feminine, therefore weak. Anything feminine is weak. But if a woman wears a suit then there’s suddenly no problem

[@kill0meter856]

If a man can’t have an opinion of pregnancy how can a woman have a opinion on masculinity or a mans life?

[@LavaCreeperPeople]

Males can cry, go seethe

[@jayolson2598]

Why do they have that little boy wearing a bow tie? Now that leads to loneliness and anti social

[@miguellmorales3579]

lmfao

[@1neAdam12]

Cause his single unwed coal burning mother dressed him that way. Poor kid. He now has no racial identity to go along with his feminized mannerisms.

[@chriscarrion8018]

Grow up

[@devendrasharma5140]

Women trying to explain masculinity to young boys wow.

[@ursaminor9780]

Devendra Sharma Ikr? Flip the roles and this would be considered offensive mansplaining (and probably creepy to boot).

[@devendrasharma5140]

Marvel Disneyfan Are you actually defending these Feminists wacko's? Maybe you need a female telling you how to be a man but I sure do not.

[@ursaminor9780]

Devendra Sharma Not at all, I'm agreeing with you by pointing out the double standards they (feminists) would likely apply in a situation where men were explaining being a woman to girls.

[@dez4531]

did you even watch the video. that's didn't happen lol.

[@devendrasharma5140]

dez I am refering to the women speaking in the beginning of the video did you watch the video yourself?

[@twiston43]

The irony is that the toxic ones are in relationships and the respectful ones are alone.

[@MBryy]

💯💯💯💯

[@BL-zf9fg]

this is pathetic. The fact that this woman has a paying job is even more pathetic.

[@superwooper7166]

There's a big difference between masculinity, and toxic masculinity, and it's clear that a lot of people don't look into the real issue simply because of the term itself. Toxic masculinity focuses on the more societal expectations of men that can be quite harmful to a boy growing up. Expectations like showing no emotions, homophobia, or even fighting and bullying. These are not things that should be expected of men growing up. There's nothing wrong with being a man, just understand what defines a man is not putting on a show of toughness. What defines a man is experience, courage, responsibility, love, and pride in oneself. As long as you have those, there's no need to hide emotions, or ever worry about being tough; you're already a man no matter how you present yourself. If being tough is still a big concern to you, then trust me, if you can make it through life with a good head on your shoulder, a list of accomplishments, and while being true to yourself, you'll certainly feel like a badass by the end of it all, and you'll have the respect from those that matter.

[@rankalucard3960]

Super Wooper so if it’s society’s fault why is it called toxic masculinity?

[@chriscarrion8018]

Finally, a voice of reason!

[@jirahjashmiermacalino7556]

Frankie Gee because it’s been deemed as normal and part of a men’s life.

[@markoprusevic9175]

Men really dont like when you tell them to lower the bar.

[@Deepak-tp5pl]

Super wooper, well said.

[@thefirsttime7759]

They choose the gayest kid to interview

[@jordandennis6794]

That was in purpose. "Emotional and intimate relationships with men." What straight man wants an intimate relationship with another man?

[@kysphattie]

Ik the basement gamer not talking 😭

[@gnap6051]

You should have quoted this.

[@daustin439]

Toxic and rabid feminism aimed at imascualtion and superiority rather than equality has led to a great portion of men learn early what is at risk materially and emotionally and decide it to engage. Toxic male behavior is coming from unhealthy expectations put on all men in addition to completely unhinged behavior in women is at fault. We even have these “equals” want men to pay for their lives - even though she has the opportunity to earn just as much as he. It’s sickening.

[@MightnightSamuraiSake]

Embrace zyzz stay toxic men 💪

[@kmh9817]

Why is everyone trying to Change Male behaviour?

[@Phineas1626]

THE THOUGHTS Oh! Pick me! I’ll take a shot! Because there is an EPIDEMIC of loneliness! Tell me, did you know that the UK now has a minister of loneliness?

[@jirahjashmiermacalino7556]

THE THOUGHTS are you telling me that male behavior is not being able to express their emotions then I think you’re the problem here

[@ArrowValley]

It’s okay to be a masculine man.

[@rgg.x1]

Ironic how these boys are toxic yet they were raised by their mom and not their dad, huh pretty ironic.

[@maxodeezy6741]

I’m so glad there are women out there fighting the good fight to tell me how I feel. As a man, I lack the emotional intelligence to understand how I feel, so I need woman to tell me the appropriate ways to express myself emotionally.

[@vinslungur]

hahhahahh

[@jamesmccloud7535]

LMAOOOOO

[@winning3329]

And I can clearly see why women run away from you.

[@SayedHamra83]

@@winning3329 They do that when they realize that they can't manipulate him with notions of romance to ensure he 'willingly' gives them his money, time, attention and protection. There are easier suckers out there on the market.

[@jakeystarsuper]

that's a shame you're probably an adult you shouldn't need a woman to tell you how to express yourself. that something you should be able to handle on your own.

[@ketaminekeith286]

Being a man isn't having no emotions, its protecting the people you love and the life you live.

[@misteromega5354]

And after all that women will still look for aomethinf better or when things become rough leave the man that provided and loved them to fight that fight alone. Women childern and animals are loved unconditionally men are only loved under the condition that they provide.

[@winning3329]

@@misteromega5354 wrong! If women are leaving you then there must be a good reason. Women don't leave good men unless the man caused turmoil. Also men pick younger women and act surprised when it doesn't work out. Younger women have options and you are replaceable because there will always be be someone in line to have her. Learn to choose better.

[@fletchong4110]

@@winning3329what about the cases where the wife cheats while the husband is serving overseas? Is her “lack of attention” warranting an affair just because the husband is absolutely busy with his job?

[@aslater5]

Very few men are masculine. Almost none, in my experience.

[@soioioioioioio34]

That's Americas agenda

[@anon2867]

*lack of masculinity

[@abd.tjuliano5829]

There is no toxic masculinity, men are meant to be masculine

[@deacan5510]

Abd. T Juliano true

[@roses2122]

And I’m not naturally masculine

[@jirahjashmiermacalino7556]

Abd. T Juliano no there is. Not all masculinity is toxic, that’s the point of the video.

[@laalgoli8217]

Channels like you are playing part in male loneliness

[@Syaztrens]

there's no such things as "toxic masculinity" only toxic people

[@malawisupasoldier7478]

Facts right there

[@Human1136]

Eh

[@AndreTheAstronaut]

did anyone in the comments watch the video?

[@MyUsername09AZ]

In short, this womansplaing is about boys who are not feminine enough so there has to be something wrong with them. And BTW ask a man about his feelings after divorce, when his ex takes his children, his home, his money, his future earnings, and afterwards she sends him into a prison for not paying enough.

[@hmuniz002]

You say it's a American culture but I've experienced this in Mexico as well and from what I've seen it seems to be a way men are in several cultures. Maybe men could be more open but doesn't negate the fact that thousands of years of the same masculine roles have existed and we seem to be fine.

[@raijin7707]

This behavior goes deeper than culture it's rather more about evolution. The weak is prayed on so don't be weak.

[@ravioliguy7113]

"The world is burning around me with people fighting eachother all over the place, but I can't help but notice how blue and beautiful the sky is today" -R

[@ajlucky0076]

Stop shaming men for being men

[@PKMNFan4664]

In all seriousness, while this video is unpopular, I do hope the United States doesn't experience a hikikomori phenomenon.

[@Professional_street_hustler]

Wait what is that

[@PKMNFan4664]

@@Professional_street_hustler "Hikikomori" are shut-ins in Japan, who are typically male. They typically shut-in because of shame and cultural and societal expectations, the latter of which especially affecting Japanese men and boys.

[@Professional_street_hustler]

@@PKMNFan4664 oh that’s horrible I’m guessing that probably at least partly explains why suicide rates are so high in Japan too then? :(

[@PKMNFan4664]

@@Professional_street_hustler Yes, many hikikomori also commit suicide. One toxic think about Japanese culture is that Japan is very much a "shame society". Although, sadly, this is commonplace in East Asia too, it happens in China and South Korea as well...

[@Professional_street_hustler]

@@PKMNFan4664 sorry for the reply but that’s very sad if anyone sees this just know your life has meaning it is a book for you and only you to write and like any good book there are trials and obstacles the main character must face before the story becomes a good one for him/her/them do not let society or other people dictate who you should be or how valuable you are the only ones with the right to judge you are God a Judge in the name of the law and yourself just know we may never meet but I love and cherish all of you...

[@r.a.dalton8807]

Another carefully orchestrated episode of the war on men and masculinity from the extreme far left. You all behind this war can't seem to differentiate between bad behavior on the part of a few men and the rest of us males who DO behave and are respectful of women and each other. In my own 63 year old personal experience some women don't behave well either, which never seems to get mentioned by those who seem to hate men, but I don't blame ALL women for that.

[@schmootheonly]

It's about loneliness which is an issue... Did you even watch the video?

[@sonofjesus1464]

I personally think they have a point and not trying to war against men. But I respect your opinion 😊

[@hbsupreme1499]

I dont now why this has to be flipped into some sort of extreme far left idealogy I dont see and socialism communism or radicals,not to mention the sterotype of macline russian men and look at the type of system they used to live under

[@Assault.Media.]

Reject weakness, embrace zyzz

[@hahamasala]

Hyper-hypergamy in women is the real culprit

[@sibialoshious7984]

A Masculine Man is a Wise Man. He listens more, questions more, and talks less. He is Brave enough to show his Emotions wherever appropriate. He is not afraid of accepting his mistakes. His Love is shown through his Actions.

[@LavaCreeperPeople]

Okay

[@Crimsonphilosophy]

Yea life is hard people, go join a gym jeez.

[@michael-k.]

What is joining a gym going to do to help your life be easier?

[@georgerodger2104]

Michael ._. Once finishing a workout you fell better, you feel more confident and your really uplifted, not to mention your improving your physical attributes and making yourself Healthier

[@finlaystead3019]

This has to be a joke right this can't be serious

[@hithere7080]

👏 masculinity 👏is👏 separate 👏 from 👏toxic👏 masculinity 👏,if you actually watched the video or listened to someone who used the phrase toxic masculinity, youd know that it doesn't mean all masculinity is toxic, ot means the toxic parts of masculinity are toxic and should be thrown out

[@jpotter7716]

Yes there are men who want emotional relationships with other men, they are homosexuals! That's fine, but don't act like men who don't want that or are uncomfortable with that are wrong or "toxic"!

[@ReddishNeck]

J Potter Every single relationship you have is "emotional", even with your dog. Otherwise you'd just be a robot. Two straight men can have a deep level of intimacy. It's all about words, not touching each other. 😁😲

[@alwaysnadjah4419]

Nobody said they wanted romantic relationships. ROMANTIC AND SEXUAL RELATIONSHIPS ARE HOMOSEXUAL. NOT emotional relationships. Men should not have to turn off they're emotions.

[@tpstrat14]

Exactly. If one day you're giving chest bumps with your bowling team mates, and then the next day your dad dies and you can't tell anyone about it, of course that's bad. But I don't think that actually happens. I think what happens is that women don't see men hugging each other tenderly and they assume there's a lack of connection. Nope. It's just not how men are. That's how women are. So the obvious conclusion is that women need to give that to men rather than complain that we're being "toxic" when we don't give that to each other. If a man is going through a hard time, it means the world to have a woman's emotional insight and gentle touch. Yet here NBC is throwing the responsibility of taking care of men SOLELY on men, further perpetuating the pressure put on men to take care of everything.

[@sonofjesus1464]

I disagree with you. But I respect your opinion

[@sonofjesus1464]

@@alwaysnadjah4419 Yes I agree. Exactly

[@callieford2228]

It's time to bring fathers back to the forefront! Boys need to see strong men who are not afraid to be protectors, providers, and priests of their home. It's time for women to stop bullying men into being docile, mute creatures. We need to reclaim masculinity back b4 it's too late 🤨.

[@kotorandcorvid4968]

Nah, I'm a proud, feminized male

[@DissidentMitch]

@@kotorandcorvid4968 ok cool shutup

[@madmax5841]

"protectors, providers" In other words, servants for women

[@rgg.x1]

@@madmax5841 that's what most women want

[@madmax5841]

@@rgg.x1 And that matters because?

[@alanaugustin4967]

why aren't we talking about toxic feminity?

[@rjflores438]

Dating apps like Tinder are causing men to be lonelier than they already were, the pandemic hasnt helped either.

[@jamesbovington8218]

It's also making it easier for very young men to have enjoyable sexual experiences with women older than they are which is great for a young man's confidence.

[@stephencoooooool]

Somehow this video explained to me in clearer terms what Toxic Femininity really looks like.

[@nelstar4676]

no, white hatred and hatred of masculinity is making men lonely. combined with the hatred of men in general

[@Priority76]

Why do you hate men so much?

[@Priority76]

@planet Earth LOL! Who are the 'Elites'?

[@Priority76]

@planet Earth 😂 You're too much.

[@frantzdurand3299]

This show has feminist all over it.. 🤦🏾‍♂️🤷🏿‍♂️😂😂😂

[@zak27986]

As an Australian mature normal young man myself born in 1998 from Lakemba, New South Wales, Australia personally have nothing against masculinity because I believe machismo and masculinity are different from each other. Machismo is abusive and toxic & masculinity is about courage & protection for example take firefighters who are brave & tough. Here are two video links below that explains the difference: Machismo Video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJvSXputdrCWl9U Masculinity Video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/inuUf4aVoa2Jpc0

[@sinner2133]

i usually don’t use this language seriously, but to let you understand: don’t womansplain us!

[@moodcatching]

As Iam roughly the same age as this 23 yo there are some thoughts coming to my head. In my opinion one big part or reason of this issue of loneliness is also the rise of the social media within the last decade. When I remember my early youth 12-15 I felt very connected to my male friends and having a really good relationship with them. Honest, open, creative, talking and sharing. This has somewhat changed when social media has become the main outlet for what people share with their friends. I mean yes, I still have some deep friendships that are still the same, but overall it got less and less with the years.. Is there anyone else feeling this way or could give some additional talking points to this topic?

[@flyingsolotiltheend3058]

My feelings are on board. Male friendships have become a rarity due to technological advances. Not to mention that married men are confined by fatherhood, marriage, and employment which makes it inevitable to sustain a healthy male companionship. Platforms like media, television, etc have mastermind the manipulation of both genders, with repercussions toward masculinity indefinitely.

[@justincase9422]

I like how it's completely the other way around, our entire society is built to praise toxic feminimity and it takes a toll on young men.

[@fatihegecoskun4571]

REJECT MODERNITY EMBRACE MASCULINITY ZYZZ 4ever

[@craigtanton1757]

It is insane how many people in the comments cannot wrap their heads around the idea that certain types of masculinity can be harmful. This video in no way says masculinity in general is bad, I really do not understand where anyone is getting that idea from.

[@LisaBeergutHolst]

Well, it kind of does...and a lot of guys get scared...because it's true.

[@rameneater1437]

I hate being around my fellow gender. Simply because they act like this. Even grown "men" say the most immature things like grow up. Be a man. Etc. Its moronic, it doesn't even matter if your raised by a man or women just be a good human being. Dont be a man. Be a good human

[@xorealslowmd]

Don’t be a man… What a sickening thing to say.

[@srayanjacobs6530]

If civilization had been left in female hands we would still be living in grass huts. ------ Camille Paglia