My friend told me people will think I'm a child

I used to have a supervisor at an old job who came from a culture where being "manly" wasn't something they normally thought about consciously. Nonetheless, this guy was super manly. He was buff, had a rough (but just) past, worked hard, handled complicated situations calmly, and most importantly in this context, wasn't afraid to show affection. Even to men. He called me his brother and would frequently rest his hand on my shoulder while talking and sometimes hug me.

To be so secure in your masculinity that you're still yourself even when some idiot calls it "not manly" — like speaking openly about your cuddly dog — is the most manly thing a person can do.

You just tell me who they are and I’ll have William talk to them.

Real men don't care if others think they're manly.

Nobody intelligent would think that. A person who loves his pet is a person with a heart. 😊🐶

Watch Marines or policemen with their K-9s off duty or even on-duty.

They are all business on a mission. They praise the dog in high-pitched voices, then take them for pup cups.

That's so lame and tunnel visioned of them. I thought it was endearing and relatable. Do what you want