Two guys holding hands?

It because you are homophobic. I don't see anything wrong or unusual with two guys holding hands in public. Maybe it is from living in a big city for ten years were it happened all the time.

I don't find it awkward either way. I actually find it beautiful. Can you imagine being in love with someone but knowing if you show it you'll be insulted, looked down at, etc.? I'm so lucky to be a woman who has always loved a man...otherwise, love would be more of a rollercoaster; you would have to cower beneath the public eye just to move on with your life. Now, if we're talking about straight men, it would appear a little awkward to me, if only because from a young age, males are trained to be stronger, better than human, so to speak. I think the whole "give cars and Army guys to boys and dolls to girls" is society's way of brainwashing, quite frankly, and as a child grows older, males are taught to be "men" and not human by not showing emotion, etc., while girls are taught the complete opposite. For two straight men to hold hands, it would feel a little empowering that they were kicking society's standards to the curb, but at the same time, you have to wonder if they are doing it for attention or what. Two girls holding hands wouldn't be awkward in the younger years of life...but once you get into pre-teen and teen eras, that would also seem odd to me.

This would not bother me in the slightest. Perhaps you need to examine yourself for any signs of homophobia. I'm not saying you're a big, I'm saying you should think about why it bothers that two people you don't even know are engaged in a relationship.

it is not good if you see two guys holding each hands? ewwww but in other country this is acceptable,

Men are perceived by the society to be people with a strong and "macho" characteristic. If a guy chooses to hold hands with another guy, it means that he is perceived to be "soft", and the first thing that probably comes to our minds when we see that is that the two guys are gay. For girls, it is considered normal and OK because as we know, girls are generally more open, soft and gentle. Girls holding hands matches those characteristics so that is why it is considered normal and OK. By the way, just relating an experience that I had, there was once when I was walking along the mall and waiting to cross the road when I saw two guys holding hands. I took the picture with my handphone camera without them noticing. And honestly, the first thing that came into my mind was that they were gay!

The holding hands part isn't bad, its when you see two men in public kissing in front of children then you have to sit down and explain to your kids why that is ok. I also have had to explain to my kids why it is ok for 2 women to do it. That is what is awkward.

Screwdriver: it's the norm society in the past has set up . I think nowadays, at least in the USA, that is not as big an issue as before.

This would not bother me in the slightest. Perhaps you need to examine yourself for any signs of homoohpbia. I'm not saying you're a big, I'm saying you should think about why it bothers that two people you don't even know are engaged in a relationship.

Hi screwdriver. I do find it odd that girls kissing or showing affection to each other is quite acceptable but when guys do it they are often labelled as guy which is not always the case. Yesterday I was watching a photo of two famous footballers and the journalists was asking if they are gay or not. If they were women no one would have bothered to ask if they were lesbians or not.

Hi screwdriver, I actually don't find either one awkward. Anything 2 people do in friendship or love is perfectly fine with me. Violence is what grabs my attention and makes me feel all sick to my stomach. I'm sure that there are many that wouldn't agree with me and would even find two girls holding hands to be awkward. I have no idea why these things bother some people but I know they do.

Hi, screwdriver. I think it is because with men it looks awkward and strange. With women it is more if a bonding type of thing. But it can be best friends and family members that hold hands together. This is a sign of a close relationship with each other. But sometimes, it does not look right when two women would hold hands all of the time though. It just depends on how you look at it to determine if it looks abnormal.

I always wondered that myself. What's good for the goose is good for the gander. It goes both ways, I don't have a problem with either one

Two guys holding hands only means one thing!! And you can tell from their body language lol. Especially since most guys aren't very expressive. Girls usually are like that with each other and with girls as well. Doesn't mean they are lesbians. I personally don't like holding hands with my female friends. Most of my friends get scared while crossing the road so then they hold onto me and I just push them away!! hehe. I know that must be rude but I just don't like it. If I'm in a really good mood then I'll let them hold my hand, but just till we reach the other end of the road!!!

because when girls do it its feminine ways and they always hugging or touching even in a non gay way. but when men do it, its because it looks gay 2 men kissing what would you think to yourself gay or not? we already have a aspect bout gays.

In my own opinion, the reason why it is awkward to see two guys holding hands while walking is that we already have a standard in our society. It has been a standard that the image of men is strong which means that he walks alone and doesn't need any other man to hold his hand and keep him safe. Women however are branded as fragile and most of the times needs someone to assure her that she is safe.

LoL, well there's this general mentality here in where I live that when two guys are holding hands, they must be gay. That explains the awkward feeling. I don't know why it's a different story for girls, no one's ever thought that girls must be lesbians if they hold hands in public. haha.