Male. Lack of emotional intimacy from anyone. Really difficult making proper, deep friendships. Resultant chronic loneliness. Pressure (ingrained since birth) to stifle emotions, stiff upper lip etc. Trying not to pass this bullshit down to my son.

Women - sucks to not know who your real friends are. Seen guys pretend for years and when they don’t get a sexual relationship, you realize they weren’t ever really a friend, but were just trying to get close. I’ve had friends who have been attacked for a situation like that. Years.