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hlthe2b

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14. Well, if THAT is all it takes(eyeroll). If you were asked to name a well-known man who is your view of masculinity...
Thu Oct 24, 2024, 12:24 PM
Oct 2024

Who would you name?

I've been thinking about his issue of masculinity versus toxic masculinity. If you were asked my question (from the subject line), who would you name? (While I'm asking about the 'pinnacle,' I don't mean to imply expectations for men in general)

For me, it would be the late Alexei Navalny. Not that every man had to be the hero of their time, but all can be true to their beliefs, funny at times--even when facing hardships, dedicated, honorable, empathetic (and he had that in spades), and loving to friends/family. He was unique (and not just in his good looks), brave as hell, both intellectual and intelligent (they don't always go hand in hand), and the most selfless man I've come to "know" in my lifetime.

RIP, Alexei.

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***Trigger Warning ‼️ *** [View all] sheshe2 Oct 2024 OP
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It can be H2O Man Oct 2024 #15
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Well, if THAT is all it takes(eyeroll). If you were asked to name a well-known man who is your view of masculinity... hlthe2b Oct 2024 #14
Good choice. sheshe2 Oct 2024 #20
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So when given the choice between MTG and Abolishinist Oct 2024 #24
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