Straight Guy Calls His Male Best Friend "Cute," Raises Eyebrows Among His Family And Friends
Straight guys have a hard time complimenting each other. It's not that they don't want to; it's just that most guys feel like they need to man up and act tough all the time.
Some people could be thinking, "What if I say he looks good today? Will he think I'm hitting on him?" Or, "What if I tell him I enjoy spending time with him? Would he think I want to date him?"
On the other hand, ladies find it easy to tell their girlfriends that they look great in that new outfit or to hug each other and say, "I love you." They even have no problem using pet names like "babe" or "baby."
Many straight guys prefer to use terms like dude, man, bro, homeboy, etc. These terms are more about bonding and less about attraction.
For the most part, some guys are just scared of becoming too emotional and being seen as weak. So instead, they focus on ensuring that they don't do anything that could be misconstrued as romantic or interested in anything other than friendship.
Any sort of physical affection or overtly emotional compliment is usually off-limits for most straight guys. That's why it came as a surprise when one guy called his best friend "cute."
Reddit user u/DudeWheresMyCuteCar shared a fascinating story under the TIFU (Today I f**ked Up) subreddit. And it seems to be gaining traction from thousands who feel it's an exciting conversation to have in this present day.
According to the author, his sister revealed that his straight male best friend admitted that he's cute. This conversation was happening in front of his sister's friends, and they all agreed that it was unusual to hear a straight guy calling another straight guy cute.
OP argued that there was nothing odd about the compliment, as he was sure his friend was straight. In addition, he called his friend a cute guy too, which raised a few eyebrows.
But everything took a new turn a few weeks later when his best friend came out as gay. Now OP's family has been making hilarious jokes about his sexuality.
You won't see a crazier family than this. Scroll down to read the whole story.
Question for the Reddit community
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Two straight guys calling themselves cute
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Apparently, OP's best friend is gay
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Here's how the Reddit community reacted to the story:
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"I’d take your dad on that offer"
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"There is 100% nothing wrong with acknowledging another mans good looks"
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"I guess it depends on the context. Him telling your sister he thought you were cute is a bit suspicious"
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"Nothing wrong with that. Own it. Normalize it"
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"Your family is wholesome AF"
OP feels the same way. They play a lot, "Sometimes too wholesome for my liking, lol."
Who else wants to get adopted by OP's family?
"You are so lucky to have a great family like this! Wholesome embarrassment from being too helpful!! LOL!!!"
Do you agree with this Redditor?
"My husband will tell me when a man is looking attractive all the time. And visa versa for me on women"
"I’m comfortable in my sexuality to be able to call other men cute"
"This sh*t is an example of toxic masculinity; we are allowed to think sh*t is cute, have feelings, wear pink, and just not be part of the macho man crowd"
"There's a difference between aesthetic attraction and sexual attraction; sometimes that line can get blurry, but in general, we all take notice of beautiful men and women"
"I’m straight and no one bats an eye when I call my female friends look cute. Why does it matter so much with guys?"
"The only people that don't call the homies cute, are generally not confident in their own sexuality"
"So jealous. Your family and friends sound cool as f**k"
Although this Redditor feels the story is sweet, they point out the possibility of homophobia. Do you agree?
"I'm straight, don't use the word cute to describe male beauty"
"I'm very much straight, and I could give two f**ks if people think I'm gay for saying some guy is cute or hot"
"Men, please build each other up! If he's cute... tell him!!"
What a family!
This story allows us to discuss the complicated nature of relationships between most straight guys. You can never be too sure how compliments will be taken.
It's definitely not an easy tightrope to walk, but with a little understanding and communication, hopefully, people can find ways to complement each other without feeling uncomfortable.
In the end, it seems like everything worked out for the best, as OP's friend was able to come out and be honest about his sexuality.
It's amusing to think about what OP is going through at the hands of his family tho. Indeed, they're a wholesome bunch to be around.
What do you think about this story? Do you have any similar experiences to share? Let us know in the comments below!
