Academics have warned that the rise of the ‘bromances’ mean the end of heterosexuality as we know it. They discovered that many men find their close male friendships more emotionally satisfying than relationships with women. Intense male friendships have grown more acceptable in recent decades as attitudes towards homosexuality changed, meaning men no longer fear showing affection towards each other. But researchers at the University of Winchester warned that bromances, coupled with the ease at which men can now engage in casual sex, are threatening long term relationships with women. Dr Stefan Robinson, of the University of Winchester, said the results were ‘significant and worrying’ for women and warned there is in emerging culture of sexism and disdain in the way Millennial men view the opposite sex. “These heterosexual millennial men cherish their close male friends, so much so that they may even provide a challenge to the orthodoxy of traditional heterosexual relationships. Because heterosexual sex is now achievable without the need for romantic commitment, the bromance could increasingly become recognized as a genuine lifestyle relationship, whereby two heterosexual men can live together and experience all the benefits of a traditional heterosexual relationship.”The research was published in the journal Men and Masculinities. Recommended Further Reading : Privileging the Bromance: A Critical Appraisal of Romantic and Bromantic Relationships
I’m gonna call bullshit on the validity of this research and its findings. I am not even going into the lack of a conceptual framework or deficiencies in the scientific model. To declare that so-called “bromances” threatened heterosexual relationships is ludicrous. Then to call men sexist for not sharing emotionality or their every secret with women is short-sighted and obviously biased and actually has a taint of homophobia. – Dr Mike
Ah, men. Let’s be clear. Sex acts are not necessarily acts of love, but they can be. Bromances can be romances. Romantic love and “sex” are not opposites. Men can love women but not want or have sex with them. Tolerance for difference is growing but also contracting. Men can be simple or they can be complex. Everything changes but also stays much the same. Heterosexuality is not going to end, either is homosexuality. Live and let live. Peace not war. Honour the dead as well as the living. Love thy neighbour, whatever his sexual orientation, as thyself. If you want to have sex with him, and he wants to too, please do!
There is a lot of truth to this, but I need to conduct further research to solidify my conclusion 😂 intimacy between Bros is another level of satisfying, having many great relationships with women, my understanding of men and the deep beautiful river of sensuality leave me breathless every time.
Good luck on your sacred journey
The bond formed between men who cross that physical line to touch or be touched intimately by another man is very fulfilling and psychologically comforting. It is unique and not parallel with MF bonds. it ushers in a deep trust and honesty. You open yourself up to cumplete insight into each others most private fantasy without hiding. I find it liberating to be that “naked” emotionally as to share my porn tastes with another Fukka. It is a moment of sublime self realization to be that open – and unashamed – in front of another man in cumplete candor who, as it turns out, pretty much all share similar tastes. Our deepest, most pervy thoughts are laid bare and, not only that, butt totally accepted…. and then to act them out. No judgement, no pretense, no homo….
That is a special bro-bond. Butt it isn’t a romance. No dates and flowers and anniversaries. The only question is do you want a beer before or after we wank/suck/fuck. What you see is what you get with dudes. We are not that complex.
That is Bromance.
Women no longer need to be a part of our economic privileges – and in some ways – with nearly 60% of college students in the US now women, and affirmative action at senior levels, the economic advantages of being a man may reverse. Well-off women are increasingly opting out of our lives. Add to this that Tindr indicates that the best looking 10% of men are getting all the swipes, and that an estimated 50% of young men in the US haven’t had sex in a year, it is no wonder that the INCEL movement is growing. It’s not a matter of us not choosing pussy, it’s a matter of men working it differently to achieve the same ends. Check out this Modern Wisdom link where Chris Williamson addresses these topics with a Brookings Institute academic Richard Reeves https://youtu.be/X1N7gA9cA1g
Bromances have always been around. Men have informally done this for centuries – perhaps it’s now emerging as a viable legitimate alternative amongst a wider range of acceptable sexually fulfilling approaches.