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Men Being Affectionate

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I saw a video on BuzzFeed and I have to pose this question:
In this post same sex couple world, do you think things and the norms are changing for men being affectionate, both publicly and privately? It featured men kissing on the lips, and they weren't weirded out by it at all. Do you think we are more in our heads when it comes to stuff like that? I think so...Somewhere between childhood and becoming an adult we lost what it means to show real affection, not just a handshake/dap or an occasional sometimes lifeless hug. I'm talking about a deep tight squeeze or an occasional friendly/brotherly kiss.
Anyone have thoughts on this? I think it should be okay to do this kind of thing...

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RE: Men Being Affectionate

I agree with newdinfl if I spelled it correctly.
I would never kiss any of those mentioned in the first you tube video. I am gay and would only kiss those that I am attracted to. I am also discreet so to do it publicly it has to be in an accepting location.

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