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Spend enough time on social media and you're likely to come across at least one story about men behaving badly. Toxic masculinity, possessive boyfriends, big egos, even bigger barfights... It can sometimes feel like the conversation around men is dominated by the worst examples.

But while many of this discourse is important, we shouldn't forget that there's another angle to be discussed - one that often doesn't get nearly as much attention. Behind the alpha males fluffing their tale feathers lies a world of gentle souls. Guys who are kind, supportive, thoughtful, emotionally open and not afraid to show it. They're hyping up their friends, praising their partners, sending love to their parents, and inviting the granny next door to come for dinner so that she doesn't feel lonely.

In honor of these men, Bored Panda has compiled a list of heart-warming posts from and about guys that prove wholesome masculinity does exist. So sit back, keep scrolling and don't forget to show your appreciation to the amazing men in your life once you're done reading.

#1

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Goodable , DadhowdoI Report

Lyop
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11 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sometimes it takes a lot to make lemonade from the lemons given, but is usually is so much sweeter! Kudos to him.

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    #5

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    Cee Cee
    Community Member
    13 hours ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Much better than a couple of dollars. Nice cat t shirt.

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    #7

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    This guy was outside of Walmart tonight.

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    #8

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    Making memories that last a lifetime.

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    Cee Cee
    Community Member
    13 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good kid raised right. Bet grandma had a wonderful time.

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    #10

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    I made this rocking chair in ‘97 wood shop class when I was 14. Had no idea why I’ve kept it for 24 years. I'm 38 now, and I have finally realized it belongs to my son. Might be a dumb post, sorry, but his face makes all those years worth it.

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    Crystalwitch60
    Community Member
    12 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ❤️now that’s one awesome rocking chair ,well done op,

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    #12

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    19 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I still remember the monkeys who bullied me in high school, around 40 years ago. They made me hate going to school. Forgive and forget? Not a chance.

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    #15

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    Crystalwitch60
    Community Member
    12 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    😂go dad kids should all love to read , far better than having a sodding screen handed to them way to young, always encourage kids to read books ,even like this lol, back in my day I always had my head in a book reading , late 1960.s up ,how it should be, n yup always keep a supply of torch batteries handy ❤️

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    #16

    The Impact Of A Great Teacher

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    Liliana Spiro
    Community Member
    10 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's the very successful comedian Josh Johnson from 'The Daily Show', when he, indeed, was on 'The Tonight Show' with Jimmy Fallon. Teacher's name is Mr.Ward. I think a clip from this can be found on YouTube. A big shout out to all great teachers out there!

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    #18

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    I'm an intern at my local library and I'm proud of my job.

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    Reemerger
    Community Member
    12 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The best way to feel about one's job.

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    #19

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    Cee Cee
    Community Member
    13 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I do hope so. It has a very high mortality rate.

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    #20

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    My son beat cancer (Stage IV NB) and finally made it to Fenway! It was one of the best moments of my life, and one I didn't know if I'd ever get to see!

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    #21

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    Bonnie Blue Bird
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    11 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bikes are fun. Ponies are amazing. Buy the pony 😊

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    #22

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    Bill Murray went to a bluegrass concert in Charleston and bought the remaining tickets. He then handed them out to everyone waiting in line.

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    Bewitched One
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    12 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Interesting. I live very close to here. But I’ve never really been a bluegrass fan

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    #24

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    My dad with the bag of bone marrow donated by a 38-year-old stranger in Germany to save his life.

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    #25

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    Bewitched One
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    12 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My mom gave me two books so far, writing prompt books, for birthdays, that’s she went through and answered all prompts in. That was my gift this year, and she babysat so I could have a date with my fiancé, AND gave me 100$. :( I love my mom. I hate that so many people never have a chance to know the true love of a mother, even if not their own, a mom is a mom and moms are the best. So are dads, and grandmas and grandpas too though

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    #26

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    zatrisha
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    12 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This app is available in many languages and I will try it out

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    #28

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    NJ P
    Community Member
    12 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just checking to make sure it tastes OK.

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    #29

    Weather Reporter During Halloween

    Weather reporter during Halloween.

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    Billo66
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    8 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Slim Goodbody! Yes I'm old.

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    #31

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    Stygtand
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    7 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    All this social media garbage is the main reason i enjoy being old. I dont understand it and i dont give a flying f*** about it.

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    #32

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    Crystalwitch60
    Community Member
    11 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We’ll never to young, my almost 25 yr old daughter n 22 yr old son love theme parks ,didn’t get that off me lol

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    #33

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    Earonn -
    Community Member
    4 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nah, don't worry about the 1 star. Checking that there's still enough toilet paper is one of their duties.

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    #34

    When Internet Save Life

    Due to his internet popularity, "Success Kid" made enough money to fund his dad's kidney transplant.

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    WindySwede
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    13 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Both heartwarming, as well as dystopian?

    Earonn -
    Community Member
    4 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Imagine he had lived in a civilised country where he could have kept the money for his future? The boy is great, the story isn't.

    Nikki Sevven
    Community Member
    46 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This isn't a feelgood story. It's an indictment of my country's refusal to institute universal health care.

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    #35

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    WindySwede
    Community Member
    13 hours ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "We had twins!" edit: and one of them is Eminem 🙃

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    #36

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    My dad is afraid to fly, so when I was 5 years old, I made him a doll to hold on the plane. Mom just sent me this picture. He is packed to come visit me. The doll is 43 years old!

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    #37

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    Stygtand
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    7 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She does have a dad my friend. You took on that role and you are doing great

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    #39

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    Louise
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    12 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That'd scare the **** out of me as well.

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    #41

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    Tony Hawk meeting his grandson for the first time.

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    Spidercat
    Community Member
    13 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That kid has Tony Hawk and Kurt Cobain for Grandfathers. As a 90s kid, I feel like he should head up a religion of some kind...

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    #42

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    zatrisha
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    12 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What a loveley cupboard!

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    #43

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    My dad has utility workers installing fiber in his neighborhood. He set out a refreshment stand for them.

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    Pferdchen
    Community Member
    7 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When the line crew was repairing power lines after a hurricane, I was buying them ice cream. Turned out they were all from the area where I grew up, 1000 miles (1609 km) away. Just the other day, I realized that ice cream trucks never came back around here after COVID.

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    #44

    Today I Became A Dad

    Today I became a Dad.

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    Spidercat
    Community Member
    13 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nah, you became a dad nine months ago. Today it just hit home. All that planning, buying, setting up cots, looking after your wife, dreaming about the future...it all counts my man 👍🏻

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    #45

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    SCP 4666
    Community Member
    11 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's not a stick, that's the elder master sword

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    #46

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    ChugChug
    Community Member
    2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Celebrating with some more plastic? Right.

    #47

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    Husband's way of reminding me to label our leftovers.

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