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		By: Herose Nicole		</title>
		<link>https://fourcolumnsofabalancedlife.com/the-gillette-ad/#comment-76766</link>

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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 15:34:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[This is a good post. People nowadays should look for a bigger picture and see things differently and more understanding.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This is a good post. People nowadays should look for a bigger picture and see things differently and more understanding.</p>
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		By: Lauren		</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 01:23:44 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In reply to &lt;a href=&quot;https://fourcolumnsofabalancedlife.com/the-gillette-ad/#comment-76665&quot;&gt;LisaLisa&lt;/a&gt;.

I feel like we need to do better to teach our young boys and work as a society to change the narrative and start talking about this.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In reply to <a href="https://fourcolumnsofabalancedlife.com/the-gillette-ad/#comment-76665">LisaLisa</a>.</p>
<p>I feel like we need to do better to teach our young boys and work as a society to change the narrative and start talking about this.</p>
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		By: Elizabeth F		</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 23:23:38 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[I recently watched a Netflix documentary called Inside the Manosphere that examines toxic masculinity,  the radicalization of teen boys and incel culture. It explores how these behavior patterns impact misogyny and violence. It was quite disturbing but a necessary conversation starter for all parents with teen boys and girls. The ugliness of it is disturbing and can influence young people into believing it&#039;s okay. We definitely need more open discussions on mental health,  male emotional maturity and the many influences out there. Your observations are crucial to the conversation.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I recently watched a Netflix documentary called Inside the Manosphere that examines toxic masculinity,  the radicalization of teen boys and incel culture. It explores how these behavior patterns impact misogyny and violence. It was quite disturbing but a necessary conversation starter for all parents with teen boys and girls. The ugliness of it is disturbing and can influence young people into believing it&#8217;s okay. We definitely need more open discussions on mental health,  male emotional maturity and the many influences out there. Your observations are crucial to the conversation.</p>
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		By: Ebony		</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 16:28:23 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[I enjoyed reading this. It’s fascinating how certain campaigns can generate such strong reactions and open up broader discussions. Thank you for sharing your perspective in such a thoughtful way.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I enjoyed reading this. It’s fascinating how certain campaigns can generate such strong reactions and open up broader discussions. Thank you for sharing your perspective in such a thoughtful way.</p>
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		By: Barbara R		</title>
		<link>https://fourcolumnsofabalancedlife.com/the-gillette-ad/#comment-76713</link>

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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 23:51:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Great post. Makes me think of the negative, excused comment, the &quot;boys will be boys&quot; mentality, as that is what causes the real damage.  We need to stop giving this excuse and start encouraging accountability.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Great post. Makes me think of the negative, excused comment, the &#8220;boys will be boys&#8221; mentality, as that is what causes the real damage.  We need to stop giving this excuse and start encouraging accountability.</p>
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		By: Nayna Kanabar		</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 16:26:25 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Toxic masculinity has always been present I think its just brushed under the carpet and no one talks about it. Your post highlights so many common problems that people face yet find it hard to come forward, talk about let alone do anything about it. A very interesting topic that you have brought to attention  and opened up.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Toxic masculinity has always been present I think its just brushed under the carpet and no one talks about it. Your post highlights so many common problems that people face yet find it hard to come forward, talk about let alone do anything about it. A very interesting topic that you have brought to attention  and opened up.</p>
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		By: LisaLisa		</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 14:46:20 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[This was such a powerful and honest read. I really appreciate how you highlighted the difference between positive masculinity and the harmful emotional repression many men are taught growing up. The personal experiences you shared made this post feel very real and relatable. I completely agree that society needs to have more open conversations about men’s mental health and emotional connection. There is absolutely strength in being vulnerable and expressing emotions.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This was such a powerful and honest read. I really appreciate how you highlighted the difference between positive masculinity and the harmful emotional repression many men are taught growing up. The personal experiences you shared made this post feel very real and relatable. I completely agree that society needs to have more open conversations about men’s mental health and emotional connection. There is absolutely strength in being vulnerable and expressing emotions.</p>
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		By: Alejandra		</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 12:09:24 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Interesting and meaningful post. Toxic masculinity is a problem for both men and women. It&#039;s good that now, at least, it&#039;s part of the conversation.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Interesting and meaningful post. Toxic masculinity is a problem for both men and women. It&#8217;s good that now, at least, it&#8217;s part of the conversation.</p>
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		By: Mow De		</title>
		<link>https://fourcolumnsofabalancedlife.com/the-gillette-ad/#comment-76630</link>

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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 06:46:25 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[I recently saw a bus-stop advert circulating in London featuring a female child alongside terms and conditions, and it really made me stop and think. Awareness is important, and I think it works best when it’s balanced and considered for everyone, regardless of gender.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I recently saw a bus-stop advert circulating in London featuring a female child alongside terms and conditions, and it really made me stop and think. Awareness is important, and I think it works best when it’s balanced and considered for everyone, regardless of gender.</p>
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		By: Amber Myers		</title>
		<link>https://fourcolumnsofabalancedlife.com/the-gillette-ad/#comment-76598</link>

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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 20:34:51 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[I agree. I cannot stand toxic masculinity and will not put up with it. Men need to be taught it is NOT okay. I am raising my son NOT to ever be like that.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I agree. I cannot stand toxic masculinity and will not put up with it. Men need to be taught it is NOT okay. I am raising my son NOT to ever be like that.</p>
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