The Unexpected Wholesomeness of the Boys’ Chat

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The Unexpected Wholesomeness of the Boys’ Chat

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Men's Liberation@lemmy.ca · 11 months ago

Think You Know What Happens in All-Guy “Boys’ Chats”? Don’t Be So Sure.

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I was lost before my college buddies started sending me memes and affirmations all day. Now I'm finally starting to feel OK.

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