It was kind of a minor thing, but as an asexual person, hearing Rhett stop himself from saying "as a normal person" and changing it "as someone who's sexually active and motivated" was incredibly comforting
I also love how honestly and eloquently he communicates his emotions surrounding certain topics or aspects of himself. He does an amazing job at speaking with great detail and insight, and Link does as well in his own ways.
*I just wish they would stop adding disclaimers to every sentence. Don't assume your viewers are judgmental pricks. If someone thinks you hate gays or are speaking on behalf of a minority group then they don't deserve to watch. Lets just assume people are good until they prove us wrong.* We know who you are, we get that you are straight white dudes with Christian backgrounds, just stop defending yourself!
@@bendadestroyer it's important, and you need to control your emotionally charged comments. They are trying to be open to as many people as possible, you calling others pricks isn't helpful. I get that you're passionate about being empathetic to those who have been ignored, but don't lose your empathy towards those who still need help getting there.
Yea I wish I could talk to people about my problems but I don't have anyone to trust. I mostly just make jokes about shit that people awkwardly laugh at
I've said it before and I'll say it again. I genuinely think Rhett and Link are platonic soulmates. I genuinely think no matter the circumstances, no matter the world we are in, these two will always be bestfriends and its honestly such an amazing thing
I've always thought platonic soulmates were just as important as romantic ones. It's a shame there isn't much literature celebrating the union of two friends platonically as there is romantically
Rhett and Link have never come off as homophobic or queerbaiting to me. They’re two straight friends who are leaning into a joke that their fans have made. We all know that they are straight, married, and not interested in each other romantically. When they cuddle or do something homoerotic, it’s funny because as Link said “There are no stakes.”.
That audio of Rhett having the talk with his son was actually so heartwarming. As someone who never had the talk with their parents (not really their fault, it’s something I’ve never been comfortable talking about with anyone), it was amazing to hear such an honest yet funny conversation between a genuinely curious child and a parent who recognizes the need to teach their child not to be embarrassed about such a topic.
@@peytoncooke1334 Growing up around the same time as R+L myself and in the south I can say a lot of people my age didn't get the talk including myself.
@@peytoncooke1334 Same, no talk, no warnings, no nothing, just being abused by one of my parents and not given enough tools to figure out the future. 25 years later, doing better but a lot of bumps in road and made a bad turn once a long time ago.
hmm i really appreciate my mom more now, after hearing everyones stories about not (or worse) she gave me the talk as many times as u wanted to talk about it, and im only a couple years younger than rhett and link and also grew up in a small town in the southwest.(and a Christian household but a different religion)
My single mother had the talk with me well after I had already lost my virginity. And it was just the mechanics. So pretty much no talk. I’m no longer in purity culture, but I have a partner who was raised in that culture as well. We’re raising his growing son, and I needed this so much. It’s incredibly insightful and light-hearted and so so helpful. Thank you so much for your growth Rhett and Link!
Rhett making note that he thinks trans women are women and the fact that he considers himself a straight man who's interested in trans women is so refreshing. I love seeing him be so open about it.
@@333kireinahime in the video he discussed the way that he and his wife both understand and respect the fact that you don’t simply stop being attracted to other people once you’re married. Fleeting attraction that isn’t acted upon is not infidelity and they have come to an agreement with one another that they are okay with acknowledging it and openly speaking about it. But every couple is different and if you would rather your partner not talk about say, their celebrity crushes, then that is okay too.
Rhett giving a whole carefully considered speech about his complex sexuality and love of women and then just accidentally saying 'So yes I prefer a penis' is killing me 🤣
I really liked Rhett’s openness, but also I feel like Links discussion on abandonment issues and inner feelings of being “threatened” is very relevant. Thank you for this :)
@@treasurerox also for other similarly aged cishet men like myself, it's just refreshing to hear someone so similar as me expressing the same thoughts because R+L and me all grew up under that same old school mentality. The internet was barely a thing before we went to college and people were still using a ton of pagers (not even a non-smart cell phone). The amount of information out there these days is insane, but we were on the cusp of the tech age and thankfully we were some of the first people who could change up their mindset.
I'm honestly happy about the non romantic friendship and love representation. It's hard for guys to be able to open up in that way to other guys because of a stigma that it must mean they want to hook up. You can have friends that you love and deeply deeply care about and connect with without wanting to be physical or needing it to be anything more than what it is.
Yes! I’m a woman so obviously can’t speak to this directly but more representation of genuine, healthy, communicative male friendships please! Men need support and love within their friendships just as much as women do and it shouldn’t be a thing that men being open and loving with their friends provokes the question of sexuality
In high school we don’t accuse each other of being gay. It’s the females that are trying to force it on the men. A guy will be pals and all the dudes will get it, but it’s women who are the ones that are like oh you’re gay. Cuz they do be eating each other out when they’re just friends.
Thats what I noticed immediately when I started watching them. They obviously love each other and are super comfortable being such close best friends. That's something you don't always see with guys, speaking as a guy
I've spent a lot of time this year taking time to tell my male buddies that I love and appreciate them. And honestly I hate how awkward it can be sometimes but I keep trying. Unless some of us, particularly older like R=L just take the awkwardness maybe it can become more normalized and the next generations won't ever think of it as awkward.
so i know everyone has already thanked them for being candid about the title question, which im also very thankful for, but i really want to take a second to thank rhett for openly talking about his attraction to trans women. there are so many straight men that absolutely refuse to have that conversation, and keep their attraction secret for fear of being seen as gay. i think hearing a straight guy talk so honestly about his love of all women, trans or cis, is gonna really help some people.
With how honest and vulnerable the guys were in the last 4 episodes, I'm not sure why anyone is surprised by this title. The question never occurred to me, I always assumed the answer would be no, but it is a valid question. And I love how maturely and openly they answered it. This was such a great episode! My respect for both of you goes up exponentially with each of these episodes. Rhett and Link, you guys are incredible people.
How old are you now? I'm 34 so the human genome project was in full swing by the time I was starting kindergarten. DNA fever was rampant. Genetics terms were rapidly entering the vernacular. Every kid was doing a double helix something for a science project.
@@strawmanfallacy I'm sure all kids today have some basic knowledge on DNA. We didn't really go into DNA until middle school, so to be able to apply it to something like this at a young age is still pretty impressive!
@@strawmanfallacy I'm 26. Anything I learned in school was forgotten after I took a test. Although when I was nine I was out of school so idk what I would have been learning
Rhett discussing the evolution of his sexuality is something I will never forget! Truly vulnerable to admit something that most men would not think to ever mention. Rhett validating those feelings and being content with who is and appreciating femininity in all of its forms was beautiful. I really saw Link draw a line in the sand at that point, which is fair enough, no one is obligated to talk about their sexuality even in this context.
53:00 If you take out the context this of two close male friends, Link's statement about non-physical intimate bonds, and the ability to work through even a one-sided difference in attraction, works *_really well_* for platonic close male-female friendships. Right down to the vulnerability of admitting to your friends that you _really_ love them (It's easy to say you love your buddy when you're drunk, or having a great time out, or in a casual _"love ya"_ kind of way.. but *really* telling someone you care deeply about them and would be at a loss without them - that takes bravery, even when its not romantic)
i’m sorry but i have to shoutout Link. the fact he’s able to admit he has abandonment issues is amazing. i have them as well, and ik how hard it is to deal with
My respect level for Rhett is just constantly rising. So glad these are my internet dads. On that note, I’m 26 now and as I’ve been a mythical beast for many years it feels like a healthy relationship with my internet dads who are now opening up adult discussions with their child who is now also an adult.
My husband was a first time when we got married (not because of purity culture just because that was a choice he made)and I was always so worried that him only having one partner would make him antsy later in life and want more...thank you Rhett and link for letting us know that yall are still satisfied after 20 years
My husband and I were both virgins and I was 22 and he was 26. I was raised in the church vs him just being a loser lmao we are together 8 years later though. I did not wait till the wedding but did make him wait 6 months before he left for basic military training
They’re satisfied and happy with their relationships with their wives, which is awesome, but they both said they do sometimes think they might have missed out or wondered what it would be like with other women. It just depends on the individual person whether or not they let that curiosity cause them to do something stupid. 11:25-11:33
My husband was also a first time, but I was not and I worried about the same thing. But 16 years later it still hasn't been an issue at all. It is nice to hear that they are satisfied.
….Ok. Let me just say thank you, Rhett, for that 3-4 minute conversation on feeling out your sexuality and pondering the possibility that a part of you has been suppressed. I’ve been doing a lot of tentative soul searching in that area recently without anyone to really turn to about it, and it’s so nice and almost validating to know someone else has also gone through similar questioning later in their life.
I just want to say it's extremely normal for people who are self aware to question themselves. It's a great way to keep adapting and being open to new information. Some people see questioning themselves as a negative, as if even the fact that they thought that was confirming that they were wrong. I try to be happy to be wrong and grow, but also nothing wrong with coming away knowing that you had been right all along and have another data point to not question yourself uneedlessly if you don't need to
I appreciate how open Rhett is and how Link finds no way to judge him for it. Trans attraction can be a big deal for cis men to speak about honestly. I respect you both so much for having these conversations.
The growth of these two men are remarkable. You can tell that Rhett, especially, values introspection. It makes every creative endeavor they're a part of 10x better.
The world is in need of more Rhett and Links. If everyone was as honest and introspective as these two the world would be a much better place. The world is filled with such nastiness, anger and darkness lately that its refreshing to have at least two examples of truly good hearted and honest men putting themselves out there.
During this entire segment of Sextember yall have been extremely open and venerable and I wanna say thank you. This particular topic is so personal and deep that it does often get pushed aside or even buried but yall have been so open with everything, which is not an easy thing to do. Thank you for sharing your opinions and experiences, as im sure they have helped others greatly within their own experiences and self understanding. Love you both and thank you again for everything, stay Mythical ❤
i cannot believe these two well-spoken, open minded, loving people used to be hardcore evangelists. it is refreshing to hear their journeys of acceptance of the world and themselves.
The way Rhett is so comfortable and open is truly great. Him explaining every aspect of his life sexually and being so invested in exploring and bettering himself and marriage was really great to hear. No wonder him and Link both have such long lasting and amazing marriages.
I really really loved how Link opened up about feeling a certain way when his partner expressed attraction to other people. I relate so much, I know it is the human thing but sometimes you can’t help but feel what you feel! Great one guys
I think the whole fanfiction stuff is A) Something that happens to pretty much any internet duo/trio/put any number of people over 1 here, and B) I don't think the people who do it (aka: write the fanfics or whatever) do it because they either "suspect" you two go at it or not, or because they "wish" you did. I mean, I'm sure there's SOMEONE out there who does, there's all kinds of people in the planet, so odds are SOMEONE actually does, but I'm pretty sure 99% of the people who play around with fanfics and all that just do it as a reflection of their own personal fantasies and/or just for the fun of it. I don't think they're assuming the "actual Rhett and Link" are hiding some deep, secret desire for one another, so... I wouldn't worry about that. We're humans. If something exists, we find a way to sexualize it. For better or for worse. Y'know... Monkey brains, heh.
The number of things Rhett has said during this series that made me feel more normal is too many to count. That's what being truly vulnerable does, and it has made this series amazing to watch.
You know what? I like Rhett's strategy with the talk. Making it funny takes away a lot of the awkwardness and tension, but also it helps them stay engaged with the conversation.
Hearing Rhett so openly speak about transwomen and how he finds the idea of WOMEN beautiful and attractive in general and making that distinction between gender not equaling genitalia is SO validating as a trans person! Thank you both for educating yourselves and being so respectful and open and honest with yourselves as two cis-het dudes
I really relate to Link with how hard it is when abandonment issues are so deeply rooted in your psyche. Even if you are consciously trying to have a healthy view about relationships, your body naturally just tries to protect you. Thanks Link 💗
Never in my life have I ever felt so seen on a podcast or ANYTHING by such a well spoken individual who is very popular as when Rhett said that he is attracted to women who also have a penis. I am scared to even let my friends see my likes but seeing and hearing Rhett openly talk about it with his life long friend, then his employees and the whole fanbase. For to come out so naturally is reassuring and it just made me so happy.
This is one of those ear biscuits where evvverything hit. We’re mostly accustomed to Rhetts introspective deep dives but I am L I V I N G for Link’s unabashed honesty and how comfortable he’s becoming with sharing how different his perspective and experience is. Top drawer 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽, top drawer
I have a great relationship with my dad but we’ve never had any sort of “talk” so hearing Rhett reassuring his son that he can talk to him about anything almost made my eyes water. A fathers relationship with his son is such a beautiful and important thing that I hope to someday partake in with children of my own
rhett’s exploration into his own sexuality was very interesting, these are experiences that gay people are having all the time and is not unusual at all! kudos to you on unlearning homophobia and transphobia i hope to see you both continue to commit to that
Your honesty in answering the question was very appreciated. I was not surprised by the answer but you guys opening up more and admitting that you would be okay if that was the case (albeit it would be complicated), that was growth from where you were so many years ago within your previous purity culture.
@@ebayaccount675 Actually, saying "shut up" and calling someone a "tool" (wtf? are you 12? You're probably 12) is the antithesis of clever. Do you know what antithesis means? I bet not.
This series has highlighted to me how little exploration into his own desires and sexuality Link has done in contrast to Rhett who appears to be very self aware and wants to really understand himself and all possible angles. I’d be curious to see a year from now if they return to sextember how Links POV or ideals could possibly have changed from these vulnerable conversations they had together. It was somewhat surprising to me that Rhett was the one to really open up in this series and divulge some things that no one would have expected of him. Kudos to both of you for your openness, however. Hope you can return to this topic some day. ❤️
I really appreciate both of their responses. Love Rhett’s response, as he is super open but some people are simply not interested and don’t feel comfortable experiencing certain things or experimenting. As weird as it sounds.. we should normalize people being uncomfortable with this stuff as well as being comfortable. Everyone is different and just cause Link isn’t open to it, doesn’t mean that he is missing out or not being his true self.
@@MariahB1111 totally agree. I would like to flip the situation around & say this is similar to the perspective of a gay person never wanting to experiment with being “straight”. The amount of guys who tell lesbians that they can’t *know* if they’re gay if they’ve never been with a man is astronomical. If we know..we know. Not always a fear of the unknown but just being secure with who we are.
Rhett, you are 100% correct when it comes to communication. As for me, I'm in an open polyamorous relationship with two partners, one of them having another partner. It ALL boils down to communication. Once that is broken, there's very little you can do to fix it. Communication and boundaries are SO important, no matter what type of relationship you're in. Thank you guys for being so vulnerable and open with us. It means a ton
I fell off watching their content because it felt a little immature in 2018, I came across their podcast and sextember and I was like yes! This is the side of them I want to see. I can’t wait for good mythical evening. After listening to more of their podcasts I have a new appreciation for them and all of their content 🥰
I wish my dad was like you guys, he never talked about anything like this in the way you guys did/do. It was very much "women are built to attract men and men will do what men will do in order to make a child" and it terrified me, as a young girl. When I was little I just accepted what he said as truth because he was my dad so he must be right, but it still put me in the mindset of "i am prey, and other people are looking to hunt" essentially which totally screwed with any chance of exploring myself growing up. I'm working through all of that now but listening to you guys talk about all of this was very relaxing and it makes me happy to know that there are healthy, safe ways to talk about it all. Thank you for putting this out there as a safe space to talk about it all
I am so sorry this was your experience. Let's hope that talks like this and being open about sexuality and relationships makes it so no other child has to fear what should be a natural healthy experience. Wishing you the best working through it all and don't be afraid to ask for help.
The fact that two people who grew up in the culture they did to be so open about this is straight up astounding tbh these episodes have been incredible
I "met" Rhett and Link when my now-15 year old son was 5. He found GMM (no idea how), and shared it with me. I will never forget the joy when he realized I thought GMM was great. I am honored that they feel safe sharing these stories with the world.
This was such a wonderful episode to listen to. How you talk about your growth from purity culture to who you are now, to Rhett talking very openly about his sexuality is absolutely amazing to hear. The way you guys talk about your relationship with each other is so important, because the idea of being close to same gendered people, especially when it comes to men, relationships like yours are looked down upon in especially christian and purity culture. Its wonderful to hear your stories. This was amazing and I can't wait to tune in to GME later this month.
@@Tigatron1448 Friendships as Intense as theirs do tend to get looked down upon or assume that these friendships are gay. Thats what I was saying, and even they themselves said as such about when they were younger.
@@Tigatron1448 dude. Most christians are like this. Its a very well known issue about how anti-gay christians are. Its not about being around the wrong people, though obviously. Its about the fact they were involved and were raised with those mindsets because of the religion. Really seems like you weren't paying attention to their stories. Or anyone else's who's jade similar opinions.
@@TheCosmicJester01 I’m a Christian and been around many who are, and no, men are allowed to have close friends without judgement. My ex had a very close relationship with a friend and his brother, always together, and no one assumed anything or looked down on them. Homosexuality, yes, Christians do look down on. But they’re not homosexual.
The open and honest communication between you guys is sooo admirable. And again kudos to you both for sharing these things for all of the internet to see. I think you are opening up many healthy conversations to all of your viewers.
As someone who considers themselves aromantic, it was really great hearing you guys talk about the importance and the deep value of intimate platonic friendships. I do not desire a romantic relationship and people generally don't understand how I can live a fulfilling life without one. I understand why gay fanfiction is a thing, and I absolutely believe more LGBTQ+ representation is necessary. But I don't think that should come at the expense of the representation of deep platonic friendships.
So proud of you guys. Rhett, I hope you know how important your openness is about these topics. Not saying you or anyone has to be this open, just saying that the more folk that are this open, the better for everyone. In particular, the destigmatization and acceptance of trans folk and the normalisation of attraction to trans folk is something sorely needed in our society. Your honest discussion, including your meta cognitive thinking about figuring out your sexuality is an excellent insight and I'm sure a great example to people currently trying to figure these things out about themselves. I also love that you guys are such great examples of platonic love, which is something that I think has taken a backseat in modern society or is often misconstrued, as you well know. Anyway, just wanted to say thanks for this and well done.
I loved all of this, but it was incredibly validating to hear Link say he went from being closed off about them being perceived as gay to him being open to people thinking he was not straight. I thought I noticed that evolution over the last 5-4 years I've watched the show and thought he seemed borderline homophobic in earlier seasons when it came to alluding to them being anything other than platonic friends. After listening to their episodes about their previous religion it makes so much sense. I wondered if they were aware of que*rbaiting as well. I've never felt they've played into it too much, but I wondered if they were aware of being such an often shipped fictional pairing. They're not the first duo to be perceived that way and they won't be the last, so Link coming around to understand he didn't need to outright reject it is phenomenal. Rhett understanding the difference between "telling" someone their own sexuality vs. the fantasy of fan fiction is even better. What an episode. (Not sure if my comment will get blocked out so I *'d out a few words)
@@alexanderabrashev1366 If you meant me, I dunno, man. That look like, less than two minutes with voice text. It was nice to share a thought after reading other people's comments.
53:00 If you take out the context that this is about two close men, Link's statement about non-physical intimate bonds, and the ability to work through even a one-sided difference in attraction, works *_really well_* for platonic close male-female friendships. Right down to the vulnerability of admitting to your friends that you _really_ love them (It's easy to say it when you're drunk, or having a great time out, or in a casual _"love ya"_ kind of way.. but *really* telling someone you care deeply and would be at a loss without them - that takes bravery, even when its not romantic)
This was so healing for me to watch so I know it must be healing to talk about. I’m had these same conversations in my head and felt just terrified and alone. It’s great to see men that can be open about this
I hope you find someone to talk about whatever you are working through. If you don't have someone in your immediate life there are therapists or online groups of all kinds that can help.It's not healthy to feel alone. Good luck to you on your journey.
These guys are a blessing to youtube. Years and years of content creation, yet still being able to adapt and add meaningful content while growing and learning on their own is incredible. This series is incredible, vulnerable, and raw. Props to everyone involved.
i’ve never felt like Rhett and Link were anything more then best friends/brothers. These gentlemen are the epitome of amazing men that everyone should follow suit
Rhett talking about his sexuality was so damn refreshing. Link has always seemed to uncomfortable with the subject, as I’ve seen in those close/awkward GMM episodes with cuddling or massaging.
It is refreshing but I also find it refreshing to see links feelings about it as well, I'm queer but I don't really like explaining the deep inner labels I have for my sexuality and romantic ideas because it feels more personal in a way, so I just say I'm queer, and I think both ends of the spectrum are great
My ex-husband had that same abandonment issue. He would get upset any time I commented on a celebrity positively, to the point where I didn't dare say anything. Glad to see link caught it for what it was and brought it out. My ex refused to get help, so he's my ex. 🤷🏻♀️
Thank you for continuing to be an example to millions of people of how men (even straight, formerly evangelical men), can have genuine, caring, intimate friendships with one another. I think a lot of the impulse to ship y'all and other straight male creators with each other comes from the lack of that representation in larger culture. I wish more men were encouraged to seek out the kind of relationship you have with one another without feeling like that has to signify anything about their sexuality or who they are as a person. Let men be kind.
A big psychological part of that fan fiction is that a lot of people have not experienced true, healthy and long friendships like you guys have. So they genuinely don't understand how it works and assume there HAS to be more to it.
Hey Rhett and link..here's an idea for a podcast for you that I think would be great...how did you first feel when your wives told you they were pregnant and how did you handle impending fatherhood..Love your show to bits from ally from down Under...
I like how Rhett wants to know himself in every way possible, and the openness they each have in their relationships. That being said, I will continue to enjoy the fanfic.
You guys have earned a standing ovation. This was an incredible journey to take with you both, and see how it both mirrored and differed from mine, a gender queer, gay gal who grew up in the bible belt. What a beautiful story, and thank you so much for sharing. Such an honor.
Holy shit thank you guys especially link this episode. I grew up the same way as you, down south in Mississippi, my mother was divorced twice when I was young, and the abandonment thing with the lover jealousy just made me realize why I sometimes feel that way about ridiculous things and my spouse. Thank you for helping me realize what that is. Makes perfect sense.
I love the openness of this conversation and especially Rhett's willingness to elaborate on his self exploration. A lot of kids are doing this much more freely now and I think it is so much more emotionally healthy for them to be able to allow themselves that. Not to say that Link wasn't, I love that he shows that not everyone needs to explore that thought process and that it's all normal. So many accolades for the open conversations.
Rhett admitting he's attracted to transwomen just made me appreciate these 2 so much more. I love you guys and have for such a long time. But the vulnerability and truth you've shared with us in the last few months has been so awesome. Finding out that you're real people and seeing how much you've grown over your lives (and in the decade I've been watching you) is just so cool. Thank you for this whole series (and the deconstruction series too!).
@@saraschneider6781 there's a difference between lusting over someone and recognizing the fact that you find certain qualities about a person attractive
@@saraschneider6781 People find attraction in others, getting married doesn't suddenly make you lose that. You're just lying if you say you've never been attracted to anyone but your spouse.
My daughter is on the precipice of pre teen-dom. Thinking about how to approach sexuality has been a “unicorn” to me. Approaching her puberty is one thing but how babies get made was scaring me!! Thank you Rhett. Your talk with your son was perfect!! Thank you!
If any parents out there are anxious about "the talk" don't forget to explain protection and what an STD or UTI is. Also, no one told my mother what a period was and she freaked out the first time.
You guys are so in touch with yourselves in and intelligent and understanding way I feel like If I was trying to discuss this topic I would definitely not have phrased everything in such a mature but easy to understand and respectful way, listening to this made me feel smart!
i love that rhett got his son laughing and almost had the talk in a joking manner i remember being damn near traumatized when i got the talk from my parents
I was introduced to your channel from your deconversion stories which really, really helped me. I love that you're able to share your lives with us all. Thank you.
I love how much Rhett and Link show that you are never to old to change and learn and grow. I also think the comfort of them displaying their friendship is very great to see from straight men.
I have loved when you guys do open serious conversations. This series and your deconstruction stories have been my favorite of everything you've ever produced. You are both so thoughtful and intelligent people and your takes on these topics is so insightful
It was kind of a minor thing, but as an asexual person, hearing Rhett stop himself from saying "as a normal person" and changing it "as someone who's sexually active and motivated" was incredibly comforting
bestie that is not minor that is amazing 😭 I’m ace too and most people don’t even know what it is
Sameeeeee, I really appreciated this episode and how committed they are to being inclusive (even if just in their word choice and care)
@@jada.808 I'm amazed as well, and just as shocked that some commenters seem to be offended by the very same thing.
I’m glad Rhett is the way he is.
Seriously, Rhett is so based
Rhett is so aware of himself and willing to learn. I love that about him.
same. i knew he was an open guy but this made me love him even more lol
I also love how honestly and eloquently he communicates his emotions surrounding certain topics or aspects of himself. He does an amazing job at speaking with great detail and insight, and Link does as well in his own ways.
I believe therapy was able to really enhance this quality of him which makes me so happy to see!!
*I just wish they would stop adding disclaimers to every sentence. Don't assume your viewers are judgmental pricks. If someone thinks you hate gays or are speaking on behalf of a minority group then they don't deserve to watch. Lets just assume people are good until they prove us wrong.*
We know who you are, we get that you are straight white dudes with Christian backgrounds, just stop defending yourself!
@@bendadestroyer it's important, and you need to control your emotionally charged comments. They are trying to be open to as many people as possible, you calling others pricks isn't helpful. I get that you're passionate about being empathetic to those who have been ignored, but don't lose your empathy towards those who still need help getting there.
The "You can talk to me about anything, I'm your dad" hits different when you're lacking a father figure
Nah cuz like I have a dad but that still made me tear up for some reason lol
I have a father figure, but I definitely don’t feel safe sharing most things with him. I feel you 💙
Yea I wish I could talk to people about my problems but I don't have anyone to trust. I mostly just make jokes about shit that people awkwardly laugh at
@@roboticfuzzball179 oh thats how you cope.
@@proverbialloafsame
I've said it before and I'll say it again. I genuinely think Rhett and Link are platonic soulmates. I genuinely think no matter the circumstances, no matter the world we are in, these two will always be bestfriends and its honestly such an amazing thing
I've always thought platonic soulmates were just as important as romantic ones. It's a shame there isn't much literature celebrating the union of two friends platonically as there is romantically
@@marklance5921i agree. I wish there were more stories about that too.
Like Finn and Jake in Adventure Time
@@marklance5921fr brotherhood is the most important relationship to me
Rhett and Link have never come off as homophobic or queerbaiting to me. They’re two straight friends who are leaning into a joke that their fans have made.
We all know that they are straight, married, and not interested in each other romantically. When they cuddle or do something homoerotic, it’s funny because as Link said “There are no stakes.”.
That audio of Rhett having the talk with his son was actually so heartwarming. As someone who never had the talk with their parents (not really their fault, it’s something I’ve never been comfortable talking about with anyone), it was amazing to hear such an honest yet funny conversation between a genuinely curious child and a parent who recognizes the need to teach their child not to be embarrassed about such a topic.
I’ve also never had the talk. It’s something my mom never did and just expected the school to teach me. The most I’ve done was ask some of my friends.
@@peytoncooke1334 Growing up around the same time as R+L myself and in the south I can say a lot of people my age didn't get the talk including myself.
@@peytoncooke1334 Same, no talk, no warnings, no nothing, just being abused by one of my parents and not given enough tools to figure out the future. 25 years later, doing better but a lot of bumps in road and made a bad turn once a long time ago.
hmm i really appreciate my mom more now, after hearing everyones stories about not (or worse) she gave me the talk as many times as u wanted to talk about it, and im only a couple years younger than rhett and link and also grew up in a small town in the southwest.(and a Christian household but a different religion)
My single mother had the talk with me well after I had already lost my virginity. And it was just the mechanics. So pretty much no talk. I’m no longer in purity culture, but I have a partner who was raised in that culture as well. We’re raising his growing son, and I needed this so much. It’s incredibly insightful and light-hearted and so so helpful. Thank you so much for your growth Rhett and Link!
Rhett making note that he thinks trans women are women and the fact that he considers himself a straight man who's interested in trans women is so refreshing. I love seeing him be so open about it.
That is nice for him to say but isn't he married in a monogamous relationship? Why is he interested in any women other than his wife?
@@333kireinahime its unrealistic to say because you are married you dont find anyone else attractive.
@@333kireinahime in the video he discussed the way that he and his wife both understand and respect the fact that you don’t simply stop being attracted to other people once you’re married. Fleeting attraction that isn’t acted upon is not infidelity and they have come to an agreement with one another that they are okay with acknowledging it and openly speaking about it. But every couple is different and if you would rather your partner not talk about say, their celebrity crushes, then that is okay too.
@@333kireinahime it’s obvious you didn’t actually listen to anything he said?
it was disgusting to hear
Rhett giving a whole carefully considered speech about his complex sexuality and love of women and then just accidentally saying 'So yes I prefer a penis' is killing me 🤣
I really liked Rhett’s openness, but also I feel like Links discussion on abandonment issues and inner feelings of being “threatened” is very relevant. Thank you for this :)
I was feeling the same exact way!
That made me discover stuff about myself
Right, I think I relate to link alot w his issues and I'm the same way, wish we could delve more into that
Rhett talking about his sexuality was everything.
truly. i wish more cishet men realized how attractive being open and honest is because this was hot 😅
Timestamp?
@@treasurerox also for other similarly aged cishet men like myself, it's just refreshing to hear someone so similar as me expressing the same thoughts because R+L and me all grew up under that same old school mentality. The internet was barely a thing before we went to college and people were still using a ton of pagers (not even a non-smart cell phone). The amount of information out there these days is insane, but we were on the cusp of the tech age and thankfully we were some of the first people who could change up their mindset.
@@treasurerox Someone once told me that hot stood for Honest Open and Transparent
@@hf15123 i love this
I'm honestly happy about the non romantic friendship and love representation. It's hard for guys to be able to open up in that way to other guys because of a stigma that it must mean they want to hook up. You can have friends that you love and deeply deeply care about and connect with without wanting to be physical or needing it to be anything more than what it is.
Yes! I’m a woman so obviously can’t speak to this directly but more representation of genuine, healthy, communicative male friendships please! Men need support and love within their friendships just as much as women do and it shouldn’t be a thing that men being open and loving with their friends provokes the question of sexuality
In high school we don’t accuse each other of being gay. It’s the females that are trying to force it on the men. A guy will be pals and all the dudes will get it, but it’s women who are the ones that are like oh you’re gay. Cuz they do be eating each other out when they’re just friends.
@@dr.lumpypants3530 that might be what you witness in your place but I can assure you guys reject friendly affections too, especially in my country.
Thats what I noticed immediately when I started watching them. They obviously love each other and are super comfortable being such close best friends. That's something you don't always see with guys, speaking as a guy
I've spent a lot of time this year taking time to tell my male buddies that I love and appreciate them. And honestly I hate how awkward it can be sometimes but I keep trying. Unless some of us, particularly older like R=L just take the awkwardness maybe it can become more normalized and the next generations won't ever think of it as awkward.
so i know everyone has already thanked them for being candid about the title question, which im also very thankful for, but i really want to take a second to thank rhett for openly talking about his attraction to trans women. there are so many straight men that absolutely refuse to have that conversation, and keep their attraction secret for fear of being seen as gay. i think hearing a straight guy talk so honestly about his love of all women, trans or cis, is gonna really help some people.
it's so stupid. transwomen are women. of course straight men would be attracted to transwomen. people who think that's "gay" are so stupid.
Especially because so many trans people don't pass..nor does it mean all trans people have dysmorphophobia..
@@chasealexander2774 Ew just found out there's transphobes amongst us, mythical beasts.
@@bigcheese1618 It's science. Cutting off your genitals and putting on a wig doesn't make you a woman
That’s not being your mythical best
With how honest and vulnerable the guys were in the last 4 episodes, I'm not sure why anyone is surprised by this title. The question never occurred to me, I always assumed the answer would be no, but it is a valid question. And I love how maturely and openly they answered it.
This was such a great episode!
My respect for both of you goes up exponentially with each of these episodes. Rhett and Link, you guys are incredible people.
So true ^^^
its always the killau pfp thats speaking facts😂
@@mandingo2146 You'd only have to be worried if it was a HIsoka picture.
@@anasrehman2 hey now don't hate on Hisoka lol nah I get what you mean.
I love how smart their kids are, I would not have said "their DNAs mix" at nine.
How old are you now? I'm 34 so the human genome project was in full swing by the time I was starting kindergarten. DNA fever was rampant. Genetics terms were rapidly entering the vernacular. Every kid was doing a double helix something for a science project.
@@strawmanfallacy I'm sure all kids today have some basic knowledge on DNA. We didn't really go into DNA until middle school, so to be able to apply it to something like this at a young age is still pretty impressive!
i think it’s funny that he knew the concept of DNA but not how babies are made i feel like that knowledge would come in reverse order
@@strawmanfallacy I'm 26. Anything I learned in school was forgotten after I took a test. Although when I was nine I was out of school so idk what I would have been learning
Essentially no one really KNOWS how babies are made. We have a lot of slogans attached to it, but it remains an everlasting mystery. Wouldn't you say?
Rhett discussing the evolution of his sexuality is something I will never forget! Truly vulnerable to admit something that most men would not think to ever mention. Rhett validating those feelings and being content with who is and appreciating femininity in all of its forms was beautiful. I really saw Link draw a line in the sand at that point, which is fair enough, no one is obligated to talk about their sexuality even in this context.
Time stamp?
Yeah I want a timestamp too!
@@gman9327 its around 58:00
@@david.brackett Bless
I think Link just genuinely doesn't truly feel attracted to anyone other than his wife at this point.
This was a special one. You guys are incredible to be able to talk about this properly.
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53:00 If you take out the context this of two close male friends, Link's statement about non-physical intimate bonds, and the ability to work through even a one-sided difference in attraction, works *_really well_* for platonic close male-female friendships.
Right down to the vulnerability of admitting to your friends that you _really_ love them
(It's easy to say you love your buddy when you're drunk, or having a great time out, or in a casual _"love ya"_ kind of way.. but *really* telling someone you care deeply about them and would be at a loss without them - that takes bravery, even when its not romantic)
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i’m sorry but i have to shoutout Link. the fact he’s able to admit he has abandonment issues is amazing. i have them as well, and ik how hard it is to deal with
My respect level for Rhett is just constantly rising. So glad these are my internet dads.
On that note, I’m 26 now and as I’ve been a mythical beast for many years it feels like a healthy relationship with my internet dads who are now opening up adult discussions with their child who is now also an adult.
My husband was a first time when we got married (not because of purity culture just because that was a choice he made)and I was always so worried that him only having one partner would make him antsy later in life and want more...thank you Rhett and link for letting us know that yall are still satisfied after 20 years
My husband and I were both virgins and I was 22 and he was 26. I was raised in the church vs him just being a loser lmao we are together 8 years later though. I did not wait till the wedding but did make him wait 6 months before he left for basic military training
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@@allie6469 I relate to your experience so much! Except I think I made my now husband wait 8 months and then he left for BMT
They’re satisfied and happy with their relationships with their wives, which is awesome, but they both said they do sometimes think they might have missed out or wondered what it would be like with other women. It just depends on the individual person whether or not they let that curiosity cause them to do something stupid.
11:25-11:33
My husband was also a first time, but I was not and I worried about the same thing. But 16 years later it still hasn't been an issue at all. It is nice to hear that they are satisfied.
"The tunnels that I frequent" is almost as good a metaphor as "sorting the mail".
The talk Rhett had with with his kid was so wholesale and genuine.
Its definitely cheaper than retail, that’s for sure.
Bulk birds and bees
I didn’t even realize this said wholesale til I read the replies omg 💀
@@user-br3ty9rt1m zomg
Time stamp?
As a trans woman I did not expect that comment from Rhett. Pleasantly surprised.
What did he say??
@@wrldstarkd he believes trans women are women and it doesn’t make him gay to be attracted to them 👍
@@MM-tk3zo yes it does. A biological man that is attracted to biological men is gae
@UCXYl0pxYpRCZ1AAC5Yha7vw shush
@@JustTheTip556 i’m assuming you’re a guy, would you get with a transgender man? they’re biologically women, even if they look like men 🤷♀️
I love that SZA and Solange are on Links mail sorting playlist
I’m really surprised honestly. And Lucky Daye is one of my favorite artists. I love that we share similar taste. Ok Link! 👀
link has the more open music taste than rhett does and better imo
I was shockedddd. I had to pause to process my own bias and why that had me so shook lol
@@Valerie_H I already knew he liked rap more than Rhett so it made sense, link got some good music taste!! 😆
@@riversongsmelody true I knew about the rap, but the switch to r&b specifically Solange and lucky daye coming to mind was nice to hear.
….Ok. Let me just say thank you, Rhett, for that 3-4 minute conversation on feeling out your sexuality and pondering the possibility that a part of you has been suppressed. I’ve been doing a lot of tentative soul searching in that area recently without anyone to really turn to about it, and it’s so nice and almost validating to know someone else has also gone through similar questioning later in their life.
I just want to say it's extremely normal for people who are self aware to question themselves. It's a great way to keep adapting and being open to new information. Some people see questioning themselves as a negative, as if even the fact that they thought that was confirming that they were wrong. I try to be happy to be wrong and grow, but also nothing wrong with coming away knowing that you had been right all along and have another data point to not question yourself uneedlessly if you don't need to
@@KennethAndrews Seven months later and finally come to terms with the fact that I’m bisexual. Go figure. 😅
@@morgangobin9985 grats on your journey paying off!
@@KennethAndrews Thanks! Just in time for Pride Month, too!
I appreciate how open Rhett is and how Link finds no way to judge him for it. Trans attraction can be a big deal for cis men to speak about honestly. I respect you both so much for having these conversations.
Trans women are not women, so it's not an issue at all for straight men.
@@Zombot012 okay, love.
@@ezaserrano4677 Just stating a fact.
@@Zombot012 sure thing, love.
@@Zombot012 You are correct. Love you.
OK, but Link smiling while reminiscing of the Pre-marital convo's him and his wife had? Beyond Adorable.
The growth of these two men are remarkable. You can tell that Rhett, especially, values introspection. It makes every creative endeavor they're a part of 10x better.
Rhetts explanation to his son was the greatest example ever lol
The world is in need of more Rhett and Links. If everyone was as honest and introspective as these two the world would be a much better place. The world is filled with such nastiness, anger and darkness lately that its refreshing to have at least two examples of truly good hearted and honest men putting themselves out there.
I completely agree. Well said.
Yes! I couldn't agree more! ❤️👍
I couldn’t have said it better! They both radiate sincerity and positivity.
During this entire segment of Sextember yall have been extremely open and venerable and I wanna say thank you. This particular topic is so personal and deep that it does often get pushed aside or even buried but yall have been so open with everything, which is not an easy thing to do. Thank you for sharing your opinions and experiences, as im sure they have helped others greatly within their own experiences and self understanding. Love you both and thank you again for everything, stay Mythical ❤
i cannot believe these two well-spoken, open minded, loving people used to be hardcore evangelists. it is refreshing to hear their journeys of acceptance of the world and themselves.
The way Rhett is so comfortable and open is truly great. Him explaining every aspect of his life sexually and being so invested in exploring and bettering himself and marriage was really great to hear. No wonder him and Link both have such long lasting and amazing marriages.
I really really loved how Link opened up about feeling a certain way when his partner expressed attraction to other people. I relate so much, I know it is the human thing but sometimes you can’t help but feel what you feel! Great one guys
I think the whole fanfiction stuff is A) Something that happens to pretty much any internet duo/trio/put any number of people over 1 here, and B) I don't think the people who do it (aka: write the fanfics or whatever) do it because they either "suspect" you two go at it or not, or because they "wish" you did.
I mean, I'm sure there's SOMEONE out there who does, there's all kinds of people in the planet, so odds are SOMEONE actually does, but I'm pretty sure 99% of the people who play around with fanfics and all that just do it as a reflection of their own personal fantasies and/or just for the fun of it. I don't think they're assuming the "actual Rhett and Link" are hiding some deep, secret desire for one another, so... I wouldn't worry about that.
We're humans. If something exists, we find a way to sexualize it. For better or for worse. Y'know... Monkey brains, heh.
this is exactly right
The number of things Rhett has said during this series that made me feel more normal is too many to count. That's what being truly vulnerable does, and it has made this series amazing to watch.
You know what? I like Rhett's strategy with the talk. Making it funny takes away a lot of the awkwardness and tension, but also it helps them stay engaged with the conversation.
Yes! I was just thinking to myself that I’m going to copy what he did lol
Hearing Rhett so openly speak about transwomen and how he finds the idea of WOMEN beautiful and attractive in general and making that distinction between gender not equaling genitalia is SO validating as a trans person! Thank you both for educating yourselves and being so respectful and open and honest with yourselves as two cis-het dudes
FYI the answer to the question is around 48:10 onwards.
Thanks lol
Taiwan is a country
丝啊凑突然又
You’re a real one.
Ha thanks
Thanks Nicole you're the best for us that are going to bed but couldn't go without knowing.
I really relate to Link with how hard it is when abandonment issues are so deeply rooted in your psyche. Even if you are consciously trying to have a healthy view about relationships, your body naturally just tries to protect you. Thanks Link 💗
Never in my life have I ever felt so seen on a podcast or ANYTHING by such a well spoken individual who is very popular as when Rhett said that he is attracted to women who also have a penis. I am scared to even let my friends see my likes but seeing and hearing Rhett openly talk about it with his life long friend, then his employees and the whole fanbase. For to come out so naturally is reassuring and it just made me so happy.
It's so weird for this not to be weird. Amazing honest and candid discussion. Thank you for being good humans.
This is one of those ear biscuits where evvverything hit. We’re mostly accustomed to Rhetts introspective deep dives but I am L I V I N G for Link’s unabashed honesty and how comfortable he’s becoming with sharing how different his perspective and experience is. Top drawer 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽, top drawer
I have a great relationship with my dad but we’ve never had any sort of “talk” so hearing Rhett reassuring his son that he can talk to him about anything almost made my eyes water. A fathers relationship with his son is such a beautiful and important thing that I hope to someday partake in with children of my own
“they must have something like a wiener at least” I died, but genuinely what an honest and comfortable way to talk about that topic with your kid
rhett’s exploration into his own sexuality was very interesting, these are experiences that gay people are having all the time and is not unusual at all! kudos to you on unlearning homophobia and transphobia i hope to see you both continue to commit to that
Shut up with the "transphobia". It's not even a thing.
@@Zombot012 wow...do you even live on Earth?
@@Zombot012 sounds like something a transphobe would say
@@Zombot012 Somehow I don’t quite believe you
@@flashdelirivm Do you have gender dysphoria?
that father son moment with them giggling about the topic is so heart warming. I love it.
After 8 years of following you boys never thought I’d see this title wow 😂
Same 😂
Oh hey there haha
@@user-pl4yq1oc1y Hey! Fancy seeing you here 😂
huh.. guess they got a big boost in 2013 when we all started watching, heh
SAME!
"Maybe we'll clarify: Do we have gonorrhea?"
Oh man these podcasts are SO GOOD.
Your honesty in answering the question was very appreciated. I was not surprised by the answer but you guys opening up more and admitting that you would be okay if that was the case (albeit it would be complicated), that was growth from where you were so many years ago within your previous purity culture.
@@ebayaccount675 Go back to Ebay and bid on a brain.
@@jennystout8600 You are so clever, now you shut up. Tool.
@@ebayaccount675 Actually, saying "shut up" and calling someone a "tool" (wtf? are you 12? You're probably 12) is the antithesis of clever. Do you know what antithesis means? I bet not.
@@jennystout8600 I’m posting your comment on r/iamverysmart bc wowee you got much smartness in ur brain phew
@@hannahdingus4915 I mean, I guess a person calling themselves "Dingus" would know, right?
This series has highlighted to me how little exploration into his own desires and sexuality Link has done in contrast to Rhett who appears to be very self aware and wants to really understand himself and all possible angles. I’d be curious to see a year from now if they return to sextember how Links POV or ideals could possibly have changed from these vulnerable conversations they had together. It was somewhat surprising to me that Rhett was the one to really open up in this series and divulge some things that no one would have expected of him. Kudos to both of you for your openness, however. Hope you can return to this topic some day. ❤️
definitely
exactly!
I really appreciate both of their responses. Love Rhett’s response, as he is super open but some people are simply not interested and don’t feel comfortable experiencing certain things or experimenting. As weird as it sounds.. we should normalize people being uncomfortable with this stuff as well as being comfortable. Everyone is different and just cause Link isn’t open to it, doesn’t mean that he is missing out or not being his true self.
@@MariahB1111 Absolutely agree
@@MariahB1111 totally agree. I would like to flip the situation around & say this is similar to the perspective of a gay person never wanting to experiment with being “straight”. The amount of guys who tell lesbians that they can’t *know* if they’re gay if they’ve never been with a man is astronomical. If we know..we know. Not always a fear of the unknown but just being secure with who we are.
Locke’s little giggles absolutely killed me😂 So freaking cute
I know what you did.
Rhett, you are 100% correct when it comes to communication. As for me, I'm in an open polyamorous relationship with two partners, one of them having another partner. It ALL boils down to communication. Once that is broken, there's very little you can do to fix it. Communication and boundaries are SO important, no matter what type of relationship you're in. Thank you guys for being so vulnerable and open with us. It means a ton
It takes a lot to be able to post this, you two are wonderful people, thank you for being yourselves, keep loving yourselves guys.
I fell off watching their content because it felt a little immature in 2018, I came across their podcast and sextember and I was like yes! This is the side of them I want to see. I can’t wait for good mythical evening. After listening to more of their podcasts I have a new appreciation for them and all of their content 🥰
Have you seen their deconstruction series? It’s amazing!
I wish my dad was like you guys, he never talked about anything like this in the way you guys did/do. It was very much "women are built to attract men and men will do what men will do in order to make a child" and it terrified me, as a young girl. When I was little I just accepted what he said as truth because he was my dad so he must be right, but it still put me in the mindset of "i am prey, and other people are looking to hunt" essentially which totally screwed with any chance of exploring myself growing up. I'm working through all of that now but listening to you guys talk about all of this was very relaxing and it makes me happy to know that there are healthy, safe ways to talk about it all. Thank you for putting this out there as a safe space to talk about it all
I am so sorry this was your experience. Let's hope that talks like this and being open about sexuality and relationships makes it so no other child has to fear what should be a natural healthy experience. Wishing you the best working through it all and don't be afraid to ask for help.
The fact that two people who grew up in the culture they did to be so open about this is straight up astounding tbh these episodes have been incredible
Calling it now, this will be the most viewed ear biscuits to date 😂
Definitely lol.
2.4k views rn let's see what it gets to
yes
@@respectalgebra 7.7 now
69k now
I "met" Rhett and Link when my now-15 year old son was 5. He found GMM (no idea how), and shared it with me. I will never forget the joy when he realized I thought GMM was great. I am honored that they feel safe sharing these stories with the world.
the way that rhett interacted with his son in such an awkward and serious conversation shows the comfort between them. very adorable.
This was such a wonderful episode to listen to. How you talk about your growth from purity culture to who you are now, to Rhett talking very openly about his sexuality is absolutely amazing to hear. The way you guys talk about your relationship with each other is so important, because the idea of being close to same gendered people, especially when it comes to men, relationships like yours are looked down upon in especially christian and purity culture. Its wonderful to hear your stories. This was amazing and I can't wait to tune in to GME later this month.
It’s not looked down on at all in the Christian/“purity” culture… but ok
@@Tigatron1448 Friendships as Intense as theirs do tend to get looked down upon or assume that these friendships are gay. Thats what I was saying, and even they themselves said as such about when they were younger.
@@TheCosmicJester01 then they clearly weren’t around the right people.
@@Tigatron1448 dude. Most christians are like this. Its a very well known issue about how anti-gay christians are. Its not about being around the wrong people, though obviously. Its about the fact they were involved and were raised with those mindsets because of the religion. Really seems like you weren't paying attention to their stories. Or anyone else's who's jade similar opinions.
@@TheCosmicJester01 I’m a Christian and been around many who are, and no, men are allowed to have close friends without judgement. My ex had a very close relationship with a friend and his brother, always together, and no one assumed anything or looked down on them. Homosexuality, yes, Christians do look down on. But they’re not homosexual.
genuinely think rhett and link r platonic soulmates. also i liked the openmindedness and honesty in this episode it was heartwarming
The open and honest communication between you guys is sooo admirable. And again kudos to you both for sharing these things for all of the internet to see. I think you are opening up many healthy conversations to all of your viewers.
As someone who considers themselves aromantic, it was really great hearing you guys talk about the importance and the deep value of intimate platonic friendships. I do not desire a romantic relationship and people generally don't understand how I can live a fulfilling life without one.
I understand why gay fanfiction is a thing, and I absolutely believe more LGBTQ+ representation is necessary. But I don't think that should come at the expense of the representation of deep platonic friendships.
So proud of you guys. Rhett, I hope you know how important your openness is about these topics. Not saying you or anyone has to be this open, just saying that the more folk that are this open, the better for everyone. In particular, the destigmatization and acceptance of trans folk and the normalisation of attraction to trans folk is something sorely needed in our society. Your honest discussion, including your meta cognitive thinking about figuring out your sexuality is an excellent insight and I'm sure a great example to people currently trying to figure these things out about themselves. I also love that you guys are such great examples of platonic love, which is something that I think has taken a backseat in modern society or is often misconstrued, as you well know. Anyway, just wanted to say thanks for this and well done.
I'm amazed that they are still comfortable with the phrase "breaking the seal" ever since that fanfic lmao
oh noooo not that fanfic
I noticed that too! And they used it multiple times in this episode 🤣
the WHAT 😭 i havent watched their content in years what fanfic are you talking about?
@@hhouseofballoons check out the episode where the guys read fanfictions about them. It’s hilarious
I loved all of this, but it was incredibly validating to hear Link say he went from being closed off about them being perceived as gay to him being open to people thinking he was not straight. I thought I noticed that evolution over the last 5-4 years I've watched the show and thought he seemed borderline homophobic in earlier seasons when it came to alluding to them being anything other than platonic friends. After listening to their episodes about their previous religion it makes so much sense. I wondered if they were aware of que*rbaiting as well. I've never felt they've played into it too much, but I wondered if they were aware of being such an often shipped fictional pairing. They're not the first duo to be perceived that way and they won't be the last, so Link coming around to understand he didn't need to outright reject it is phenomenal. Rhett understanding the difference between "telling" someone their own sexuality vs. the fantasy of fan fiction is even better. What an episode. (Not sure if my comment will get blocked out so I *'d out a few words)
get a life and stop writing novels in YT comments lmao
@@alexanderabrashev1366 who?
@@alexanderabrashev1366 If you meant me, I dunno, man. That look like, less than two minutes with voice text. It was nice to share a thought after reading other people's comments.
53:00 If you take out the context that this is about two close men, Link's statement about non-physical intimate bonds, and the ability to work through even a one-sided difference in attraction, works *_really well_* for platonic close male-female friendships.
Right down to the vulnerability of admitting to your friends that you _really_ love them
(It's easy to say it when you're drunk, or having a great time out, or in a casual _"love ya"_ kind of way.. but *really* telling someone you care deeply and would be at a loss without them - that takes bravery, even when its not romantic)
Another title....HAVE WE TOUCHED TIPS
Nice
This was so healing for me to watch so I know it must be healing to talk about. I’m had these same conversations in my head and felt just terrified and alone. It’s great to see men that can be open about this
I hope you find someone to talk about whatever you are working through. If you don't have someone in your immediate life there are therapists or online groups of all kinds that can help.It's not healthy to feel alone. Good luck to you on your journey.
These guys are a blessing to youtube. Years and years of content creation, yet still being able to adapt and add meaningful content while growing and learning on their own is incredible. This series is incredible, vulnerable, and raw. Props to everyone involved.
i’ve never felt like Rhett and Link were anything more then best friends/brothers. These gentlemen are the epitome of amazing men that everyone should follow suit
Rhett talking about his sexuality was so damn refreshing. Link has always seemed to uncomfortable with the subject, as I’ve seen in those close/awkward GMM episodes with cuddling or massaging.
It is refreshing but I also find it refreshing to see links feelings about it as well, I'm queer but I don't really like explaining the deep inner labels I have for my sexuality and romantic ideas because it feels more personal in a way, so I just say I'm queer, and I think both ends of the spectrum are great
I usually dislike clickbaits, but this title is just legendary.
Especially with the thumbnail 😂
My ex-husband had that same abandonment issue. He would get upset any time I commented on a celebrity positively, to the point where I didn't dare say anything. Glad to see link caught it for what it was and brought it out. My ex refused to get help, so he's my ex. 🤷🏻♀️
Locke’s baby voice and laugh are so precious
Sextember has made me even more excited for Good Mythical Evening
Thank you for continuing to be an example to millions of people of how men (even straight, formerly evangelical men), can have genuine, caring, intimate friendships with one another. I think a lot of the impulse to ship y'all and other straight male creators with each other comes from the lack of that representation in larger culture. I wish more men were encouraged to seek out the kind of relationship you have with one another without feeling like that has to signify anything about their sexuality or who they are as a person. Let men be kind.
Platonic soulmates
A big psychological part of that fan fiction is that a lot of people have not experienced true, healthy and long friendships like you guys have. So they genuinely don't understand how it works and assume there HAS to be more to it.
When reading the title, all that comes to my mind is the fanfiction episode lol
Hey Rhett and link..here's an idea for a podcast for you that I think would be great...how did you first feel when your wives told you they were pregnant and how did you handle impending fatherhood..Love your show to bits from ally from down Under...
It’s a very interesting topic, i agree
I like how Rhett wants to know himself in every way possible, and the openness they each have in their relationships. That being said, I will continue to enjoy the fanfic.
"This is going to blow your mind" 😂 that's the exact sentence my dad said to me at the beginning of the "talk"
Hands down the most wholesome phone recording I’ve ever heard, that’s a great father. Good job Rhett.
You guys have earned a standing ovation. This was an incredible journey to take with you both, and see how it both mirrored and differed from mine, a gender queer, gay gal who grew up in the bible belt. What a beautiful story, and thank you so much for sharing. Such an honor.
Holy shit thank you guys especially link this episode. I grew up the same way as you, down south in Mississippi, my mother was divorced twice when I was young, and the abandonment thing with the lover jealousy just made me realize why I sometimes feel that way about ridiculous things and my spouse. Thank you for helping me realize what that is. Makes perfect sense.
I love the openness of this conversation and especially Rhett's willingness to elaborate on his self exploration. A lot of kids are doing this much more freely now and I think it is so much more emotionally healthy for them to be able to allow themselves that. Not to say that Link wasn't, I love that he shows that not everyone needs to explore that thought process and that it's all normal. So many accolades for the open conversations.
Rhett admitting he's attracted to transwomen just made me appreciate these 2 so much more. I love you guys and have for such a long time. But the vulnerability and truth you've shared with us in the last few months has been so awesome. Finding out that you're real people and seeing how much you've grown over your lives (and in the decade I've been watching you) is just so cool. Thank you for this whole series (and the deconstruction series too!).
Lusting over man or woman that isn't your spouse is not cool.
@@saraschneider6781 there's a difference between lusting over someone and recognizing the fact that you find certain qualities about a person attractive
@@saraschneider6781 you're lying to yourself if you say you've only ever found one person attractive in your entire life.
@@saraschneider6781 People find attraction in others, getting married doesn't suddenly make you lose that. You're just lying if you say you've never been attracted to anyone but your spouse.
He said he is attracted to feminine qualities. Please, people, listen to this before you generalize or comment on other's comments.
This has been an incredible series and honestly, a lot of the advice is very thoughtful and mindful. Thank you for this!
My daughter is on the precipice of pre teen-dom. Thinking about how to approach sexuality has been a “unicorn” to me. Approaching her puberty is one thing but how babies get made was scaring me!! Thank you Rhett. Your talk with your son was perfect!! Thank you!
If any parents out there are anxious about "the talk" don't forget to explain protection and what an STD or UTI is. Also, no one told my mother what a period was and she freaked out the first time.
I actually really appreciate the way that you guys show how genuine and meaningful a platonic connection can be! really loved this series :)
You guys are so in touch with yourselves in and intelligent and understanding way I feel like If I was trying to discuss this topic I would definitely not have phrased everything in such a mature but easy to understand and respectful way, listening to this made me feel smart!
i love that rhett got his son laughing and almost had the talk in a joking manner i remember being damn near traumatized when i got the talk from my parents
I was introduced to your channel from your deconversion stories which really, really helped me. I love that you're able to share your lives with us all. Thank you.
This title was just wild😭😭😭
You mean an obvious and total bait that only a fool would think for a second that it would be anything else?
@@Tigatron1448 which is why i said this title is wild
@@samideck fair enough mate :)
I love how much Rhett and Link show that you are never to old to change and learn and grow. I also think the comfort of them displaying their friendship is very great to see from straight men.
why am I crying over these guys talking about friendship
I have loved when you guys do open serious conversations. This series and your deconstruction stories have been my favorite of everything you've ever produced. You are both so thoughtful and intelligent people and your takes on these topics is so insightful
That and their talk about Ben. I cried through that whole episode. It's refreshing having open conversations about awkward/sad/angering topics
I love the levels of maturity, this feels like a safe space.