Historically, affection expressed between men or between women wasn’t judged like it is today because being close to your FRIENDS was natural and normal. Though we will never know Abraham Lincoln’s sexuality for certain, looking into social dynamics of the past helps us examine how our relationships have changed over time... how we’ve evolved in some ways, but perhaps overcorrected in others. Clip from Ep. 219 with Rhaina Cohen, author of “The Other Siginificant Others.” If you value deep friendships, you’ll LOVE this episode on Mary’s Cup of Tea 🍵 #platoniclove