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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.

We hear a lot about toxic masculinity these days. But what about the dudes who consistently life people up and set a good example for the rest of the "male" world? We think they deserve some respect. These posts and photos highlight decidedly positive behavior from men - men who are a breath of fresh air in a society that all too often demands stoicism and macho behavior. Enjoy the wholesomeness.

Men are often deemed a mystery by women, and even some other men. They get a reputation for being cold or emotionless, quiet or unfeeling. Redditor u/RiceWota has managed to challenge these notions. By asking the men of Reddit to share the most difficult things to express to women, the Reddit user revealed that a) men love doing absolutely nothing and b) they have a shit ton of feelings. The more you know.

We've talked a lot about red flags recently, but sometimes when you're just seeing someone, you notice something small that you just can't get past. Could be the way they type. Maybe their hygienic habits. Or maybe something a lot simpler. Twitter user @inkedbyharms asked their followers to share their own dumb reasons for "dubbing" people, and shared their own: he ordered a small coffee. The rest of the reasons aren't quite as petty, but they're definitely entertaining. 

Hey Cyndi Lauper, boys just wanna have fun sometimes too! 

Guys, even though us ladies often complain about your BS and don't fully understand the weird things you do, that doesn't mean we don't appreciate you! As is such, we gathered up a batch of memes just for the dudes. Enjoy!

We know that men aren't the only ones who throw common sense out the window, or seem to approach life and relationships with a...unique...worldview. But damn, these 22 dudes really went above and beyond to make us face palm, laugh and smile. We'll never get sick of this sh*t. If you're craving more masculine humor, these 26 manly memes are here to satisfy you where these guys may have fallen short. 

The stereotype about men being more emotionally detached and repressed than women is a pretty inflated generalization when you consider all of the cultural and societal factors that affect all of us, but if you look at the statistics, it's true that women are more likely to seek mental health treatment than men. Twitter has turned this stereotype into a pretty amusing and clever meme that roasts the sort of men who will go out of their way to avoid therapy at all costs. Some of the funniest tweets manage to reference fictional male characters in the meme to add another layer to the joke—for example, 'men will literally take the ring to Mordor instead of going to therapy.'

We've collected some of our favorite tweets that hilariously exemplify the meme.

Before the internet, people would show that they were tough by maybe wearing a muscle shirt or owning a comically huge truck. Maybe they'd throw some flexes your way or pick a fight at a bar. Now, thanks to social media, dudes can make their toughness known with cringey posts that promise they're capable of messing someone up. The r/iamverybadass subreddit does an amazing job of cataloguing this specific kind of "badass." And we can't get enough of hilariously toxic masculinity.

We're back with another big batch of memes for your bored brains. This batch is filled with a whole lot of weird, dank, and nerdy gems that pretty much anyone can appreciate. Especially when there's nothing better to do. 

Communication is truly the most important part of a relationship. The way you speak to your partner will certainly make or break a partnership. The texts, while all pretty hilarious, give you a little bit of both sides of the spectrum. These texts exist to remind you of what to say and what you should never, EVER, ever say. If you like these textual tidbits, give @weshouldbreakup a follow on Instagram. Their account is perfect.

Relationships and marriages certainly have their ups and downs. Along with the intimacy and friendship come stupid fights and a lot of sass. There's also some hilarious inside jokes and those stereotypes we all pretend aren't true. These tweets definitely paint a pretty accurate picture of the glamour.

Let's just get this out of the way: gender stereotypes are rarely ever 100% accurate (or accurate at all for that reason) because, you know, every single person on planet earth is different and unique in their own way, regardless of gender. That being said, we've been thoroughly enjoying these memes that've been all over the internet lately, and we think you will too.

You don't need to be a feminist to understand that these dating standards for women from the 1930s were incredibly harsh and sexist. Women were clearly held to much higher standards than men were! My how the times have changed...

Check out some super sexist vintage ads here!

We're not ones to believe all stereotypes, but these 'Boys vs. Girls' memes are still pretty damn entertaining. They play on various stereotypes of how teenagers act, from high school locker rooms to puberty. We've been seeing them absolutely everywhere on the internet lately, so we wanted to treat you lovely people to the best ones out there!