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There's been a lot of talk about toxic masculinity over the last few years. And while we are in no way arguing that it's not a real issue, we do believe in positive reinforcement. These heartwarming and totally wholesome moments are a glimpse at the amazing ways some men show up, show vulnerability, and make the world a better place. Bravo.

The world, especially this year, is an absolute garbage fire of failure and pain. Between the election and the pandemic, we're barely surviving this hell. To make it all a bit more palatable, or at least to distract you, we've put together this healthy gallery of pleasant memes and tweets. We may not be able to pull a coronavirus vaccine out of our sleeves, but at least we can smile a bit while we wait.

Hallelujah, we've made it to another weekend. With the week's chaos and torturous responsibilities behind us (temporarily) it's important to make the most of our free time. Before we get into the brunching, the friends, and the relaxation, we like to turn to the internet for a little palate cleanser, and there's no greater refresh than happy, wholesome, and life-affirming pictures.

There's been a lot of talk about toxic masculinity these days, and honestly, our cringey neckbeard galleries are ample proof of its existence. While the cringe factor can be fun, we thought it would be refreshing to give some credit to these wonderfully non-toxic and wholesome moments of dudes being dudes.

As we enter yet another phase of lockdown and power through this total dumpster fire of a year, it's becoming understandably more challenging to stay positive all the time. It's as good a time as any to reach out to the people we care about and let them know how much they mean to us. Whether it's a significant other, a sibling you haven't spoken to in a while, or a lonely single friend, everyone needs some love. We've got an adorable collection of lovey and wholesome memes that make perfect little virtual hugs to send to someone you've been thinking about lately.

As more people feel comfortable coming out as trans, there seems to be more discussion regarding the proper way to handle a person's transition. Are you re-meeting? Is it awkward to ask for a new name? Should it be acknowledged at all? Twitter user and musician Mel Stone managed to tackle this issue by sharing a very sweet story about being accepted by her Indian takeout guy. The story prompted other people to share their own heartwarming transition acceptance stories, and it's brought up a whole lot of happy-cry feels on this beautiful Monday. We've included some of our favorite tidbits from the thread, but you can take in more of the wholesomeness right here.

If you find that over time your attention span has gotten lower and you crave instant gratification, you're not alone. The internet and social media have definitely changed the ways in which we process information, seek pleasure, and tolerate waiting for "the good things" in life. We don't have any remedies for these societal side effects, so we're just gonna lean in and give you what you want: short and sweet tweets that will provide your brains with a little dopamine. 

If you're feeling down in the dumps or you just need a quick reminder that life isn't out to get you, there's no better person to turn to than Bob Ross. The Boss of Wholesome may have passed years ago (RIP) but his life-affirming, smile-inducing quotes live forever. 

If you want some more happy tree content, check out these Bob Ross memes we put together. 

Everywhere we look there are reminders of all the terrible things our world is dealing with right now. Even most memes are about coronavirus. We've put together some happy, wholesome feel-good posts that will remind you that even when stuff has gone to shit, there's still some good in the world.

As 2019 comes to a close we find ourselves dwelling on the things that went wrong, and the ways we let ourselves and others down. Being self aware is definitely important, but it's also imperative that we not beat ourselves up. It's important to look back on all the good things that happened this year, whether they benefited us, the world, or just another person in need. These memes, tweets, and posts are all great reminders that the year wasn't a wash. 

The holidays can be difficult for a lot of people, and we're about to be in the thick of them. It's important to keep your chin up and try to be at least a little bit positive. These happy memes, wholesome tweets, and cute stories are great for when you need to press pause and remember there are things in this world that are justpure and good. 

We spend a lot of time covering cringey people who make us believe there's very little hope for the human race, but every now and then we see people who make us believe the opposite. Redditor u/MrElonMusk420shared some photos yesterday of his beloved grandfather's leatherman tool with the intention of selling it to help pay for his sick mother's medical costs.

The community quickly decided they weren't going to let the big-hearted student sell the family heirloom, and instead started flooding his PayPal account with donations. He received so many kind gifts that eventually he removed his PayPal from the thread. It's wholesome moments like this that make us happy that the internet exists, and that there really are some solid people using it.