From Erika Kirk to Taylor Swift, there seems to be a resurgence of celebrating strong, confident, protective and compassionate men. A departure from the view of men as inept, stupid buffoons not worthy of respect that has reigned since the 90's, we're seeing a sea change in the culture away from cynicism and contempt to admiration of healthy masculinity. We look at the connection between softness and strength, and discuss how respect for men leads to respect for women. How can we be strong enough to be a soft space for each other in our relationships?