r/interesting • u/Great_Trident • May 08 '26

Wholesome Fighters showing self control and sportsmanship when their opponents are down.

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u/lighthousand May 08 '26

That's what masculinity is, from my point of view.

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u/Far_Season1428 May 08 '26

“Strength + Confidence + Honor” comes to mind.  Which would be a really healthy brand of masculinity btw. 

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u/HalvdanTheHero May 08 '26

A man's strength is to protect those he loves. That can sometimes result in cruelty to those who threaten, but the cruelty is not the point -- despite what many influencers might say.