Most of the things I write about men involve complaining about their lack of basic hygiene/empathy/understanding how you're supposed to text a woman, but today I decided to switch it up a little. As much as I, like, hate men, I must admit that some of them can do really cute, pure, wholesome things.
Here are some explains of men being v good (and if any of you know these men—and they're single—please slide me the digits).
We Love A Guy Who Confronts His Friends' Negative Behaviors
![he gets it i was walking back to me apartment after tanning ant the pool and I passed a porch with a few (very drunk) guys on it and one whistled at me and his friend punched him and screamed](https://www.giveitlove.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/he-gets-it-37453.jpg)
One of the most irritating things I've found through my dating experiences are men who will recognize that their friends are saying inappropriate things, but say nothing about it.
We stan this confrontational king!
His Energy! Is So! Pure!
![regular admission my girl told me how she prayed for a guy like me and 6 days later she met me. Bruh, I prayed for a girl like her and met her years later. I ain't complaining, but how she got the express pass and I got stuck with regular admission](https://www.giveitlove.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/regular-admission-12563.jpg)
This is lowkey the cutest thing a man has ever written! Shakespeare can get in line. Tennyson can take some notes from him.
He's just so happy for his girl that he wishes he found her sooner!
Men Supporting Men Is The Wave
![self-care girl overhears two guys discussing self-care and mental wellness supportively](https://www.giveitlove.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/self-care-35924.jpg)
It's heartwarming to see men checking in on each other and having open discussions about their mental wellness and need for self-care.
I want this type of interaction to become the norm immediately!
Respectfully Accepting Rejection Isn't Hard
![respect a guy asked me for my number today and when I told him I was in a relationship he told me to tell my boyfriend that he's very lucky to be with me and then he paid for my coffee and left??? I'm shook by the respect](https://www.giveitlove.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Untitled-design-41794.jpg)
Look at this prime behavior by a man who: respectfully showed interest in a woman, listened to her and accepted that she wasn't interested, and kindly delivered a compliment and bought her a drink without expecting anything in return.
Take notes, boys.
Men Caring About Their Environmental Impact Is Hot
![chipotle I'm in line at Chipotle behind like six frat boys and they're very earnestly discussing what meat to get on their burritos based on what livestock ranching does the least environmental harm so while everything smells like Old Spice, my faith in men is a little restored](https://www.giveitlove.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Untitled-design-54980.jpg?b=0&c=0&width=1000&height=999&top=0&left=0&zoom=1)
You know, you can be the Chad-est or Brad-est guy out there.
But the most macho and appealing thing you can do is care about causes that affect large segments of the population.
This Is So Sweet I Might Cry
![tuition my boyfriend paid my $2000 tuition payment a couple months ago cause I was broke and I just tried to pay him back and this boy really said](https://www.giveitlove.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/tuition-14075.jpg)
I know that it's wrong to expect a boyfriend to pay for things for you.
But the fact that he's trying to just help her out and make her not worry about paying him back while she's struggling to pay tuition is so kind and pure.
Sis, Marry Him!
![hot chicken shawarma told this guy who sits next to me in dental class about how I skip lunch just to get to class on time and the next day he pulls out a hot chicken shawarma from his bag for me saying he doesn't want me to be hungry is he in love with me yes or no](https://www.giveitlove.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/hot-chicken-shawarma-25037.jpg)
What this girl probably thought of as an off-hand comment, this guy took to heart and went out of his way to make sure she wouldn't be hungry.
Girl, if you don't marry him, I will!
A Man Who Actively Changes When He Learns
![sea turtles I went on a date last night and I didn't use my straw at dinner. He asked me why I wasn't and I explained how bad they were for the environment and he just sent a pic of him drinking water with](https://www.giveitlove.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/sea-turtles-50049.jpg)
Someone protect this man at all costs! I've never met a guy so willing and accepting to change his behavior after learning about how his actions have detrimental effects on others.
He is a unicorn amongst horses.
If There's A Will, There's A Way
![google doc My cousin is texting this girl, but apparently she's on punishment and doesn't have her phone. He created a google doc and they talk by editing the doc. Don't ever say you can't talk to someone](https://www.giveitlove.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/google-doc-39355.jpg)
Back in the day, when I had my phone taken away, there was no way for me to contact my boyfriend.
The kids these days are innovating in the name of love, and I think it's wonderful.
This Guy Is Giving Off The Best Vibes
![cleanest backpack I won cleanest backpack my junior year of high school and my mom was proud enough to scrapbook it](https://www.giveitlove.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/cleanest-backpack-50867.jpg)
It's one thing to maintain a clean backpack and take care of your belongings, but it's another to have such a notoriously clean backpack that you're given an award for it.
Nick: my DMs are open!
Men Who Make Time > Men Who Make Excuses
![college athlete my bf is a college athlete and doesn't even have time to breathe. He sets an alarm for 8am almost every morning to Facetime me while I get dressed for work. I've said it before and I'll say it again: if someone wants to talk to you, they'll make time](https://www.giveitlove.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/college-athlete-86080.jpg)
In a long-distance relationship, especially if there are time zone differences, it might be tempting, and even easy, to stop communicating with your significant other as much.
The fact that he's making the effort even if he loses sleep is heartwarming.
The Future Is Bright
![pina coladas Today I waited on three 10-year-old boys. They ordered three virgin pina coladas and when I asked if they wanted food they told me](https://www.giveitlove.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/pina-coladas-87255.jpg)
I hope with my entire heart that these boys retain their positive, kind energy throughout puberty and carry it into childhood. Good tippers?
Casually enjoying each other's presences? We love to see it.
This Is The Best Dealer Ever
![drug dealer have not hear from the guy I hooked up with on friday but my drug dealer just texted me this: Hey MB how are you? Hope all is well and you're having a great october so far. Talk soon!](https://www.giveitlove.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/drug-dealer-33054.jpg)
It doesn't take much effort to reach out and be kind to someone you know, and I wish hookup boy could figure it out.
This dealer is setting a great example for men everywhere!
You Know What? He Tried His Best
![lost cause I'm in the library and there's a bf helping his gf study and I've been overhearing parts of their conversation for the last hour and he just said](https://www.giveitlove.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/lost-cause-54049.jpg?b=0&c=0&width=1000&height=999&top=0&left=0&zoom=1)
Of course, we want our significant others to succeed in the challenges that life throws at them, and this guy put in a solid effort to help his girl work through it.
He may not have fixed everything, but he tried.
A Man Who Communicates Clearly
![cat can stay up my husband is in the other room explaining to the cat that even though we are going to bed early, he (the cat) is welcome to stay up](https://www.giveitlove.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/cat-can-stay-up-10012.jpg)
Look at this guy, making sure that his cat understands that, while his behavior is changing, it should not affect the cat's bedtime.
A man who communicates this well with a cat is probably a great husband.
Yes! Gas Each Other Up!
![makeup looks good bro jpg My gf put makeup on me for Halloween and I had a guy at the bar yell at me](https://www.giveitlove.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/makeup-looks-good-bro-jpg-28544.jpg)
There really are few things more empowering and flattering than getting a compliment from someone who doesn't expect anything from you or have an agenda.
All men need to catch this vibe! Tell each other you look great!
The Best Rejection Ever!
![twin brother girl gives a guy her number. He tells her he's gay, but he'll set her up with his identical twin brother](https://www.giveitlove.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/twin-brother-84266.jpg)
Shooting your shot is hard, but this guy knew exactly how to handle unwanted attention and in return, he worked to set the girl up with his equally hot (but straight) brother.
What a great wingman.
If This Isn't My Future Marriage Then I Don't Want It
![ring when my parents first got married my dad couldn't afford anything special so he got a simple band with his name. 10 years later he upgraded her to her 2nd ring, but still knew she deserved better, so another 10 years later (today) he asked her to renew their vows!](https://www.giveitlove.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Untitled-design-1-98141.jpg)
For me, the beauty in this post isn't so much about the rings he buys her as it is about the fact that he constantly wants to express how much she means to him.
*Swoons*
A Generation Of Boys With Good Vibes
![harry potter club My 13 year old son has started a Harry Potter lunchtime club at his (all boys) school and they are learning how to knit so they can make HP scarves and it's so pure](https://www.giveitlove.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/harry-potter-club-56970.jpg)
You know, the more I learn about young boys disrupting gender norms and embracing their interests, the more excited I am that a future generation of men.
They won't be as caught up in looking "tough" and will instead be open to their interests and feelings.
For Us Single Gals, There's Hope
![facetime my ex used to yell at me n and ignore me when I was at parties without him. now my boyfriend FaceTimes me at the parties and laughs as I try to introduce him to everyone there and tells me how pretty I am even when he's with the boys. don't ever settle for less, ladies. Your man is coming](https://www.giveitlove.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/facetime-66120.jpg?b=0&c=0&width=1000&height=999&top=0&left=0&zoom=1)
After a series of train wreck relationships with less than superb guys, it's easy to believe that there aren't good guys out there.
Hold tight—one day the right person will stumble into your life.