“The problem with bromance is there always has to be this sexual subtext, a ‘will they, won’t they’ approach. This is unfair to everyone.”

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This comment is by Skull Bearer on the post 10 Things Straight People Say to Their Gay Friends That Make Me Want to Vomit

“Straight men learned from gay men that physically affectionate, emotionally intimate friendships are not unmanly.”

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These are comments by David May and Rick on the post “For The Love Of God, Please Stop Saying ‘Bromance’”.

For The Love Of God, Please Stop Saying “Bromance”

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Kate Conway explains how the “bromance” label implies that the deepest emotional connection a straight guy can form with someone else is to date them.

Big Man on Campus

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A fragile boy with learning disabilities transitions from home school to college.

Close Male Friendship Appreciation

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Shawn Maxam talks about how much he loves having close intimate friendships with men.

Harvey and Eddie: The Greatest Bromance of All Time

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Best Video Ever… A great testament to an affectionate, supportive male-male friendship that has lasted many years and probably given these guys a better quality of life.

Bromance – Are You A Fan?

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Ryan Higa and his “Bromies” share a hysterical and wildly popular music video about the changing nature of male friendships.

JUDGEMENT! Where Was Ryan Higa When I Was In High School?

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Julie Gillis gushes over YouTube sensation Ryan Higa.

Humor: JD and Turk Strike Back With A Bromantic Duet

Making awkward dude friendships way before our current era, the kings are back, baby!

My Summer Boyfriends

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Something about summer makes Tom Matlack yearn for a real man-friend.

GMP Editor Kevin Lincoln on Seattle KIRO Radio

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Kevin Lincoln interviewed on Seattle KIRO radio about mangagement rings, bromance, and masculinity in language.

One Man’s Five Friends

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A new documentary considers the emotional significance of male friendship.