On dark, rainy day ('cause fuck sunshine) three men walked into a hardware store looking to buy a tool for a task they needed to complete. The men approached the store clerk, who assisted each of his customers with what he thought would be best tool to get the job done.

Jack just started a construction company and had gotten a new contract to renovate a kitchen. He needed a tool that could remove the nails that were already in place and could knock in new nails. The clerk told him the claw hammer fit what he was looking for. After getting an explanation on the benefits of the claw hammer, Jack happily picked up the tool and made his way back to work.

Nick wanted to put in a new deck in his backyard but first he needed to cut the wood into the correct sizes and lengths. He needed a tool that could cut through the wood with ease. The clerk suggested Nick get the wood saw as it would allow him to do exactly what he had in mind. Satisfied with the explanation and with the ease of how the tool could be used, Nick returned home to continue his project.

Simon was trying to mount up a projector. Looking to create a hole in the brick wall to bolt on his projector stand was proving a challenge. The store clerk promptly advised him to get an electronic drill as it would do what he needed with minimal effort. Simon, pleased with his new purchase, went back to finish his task.

In the above story, the TRP sub is the hardware store with the contributors/commenters being the store clerk showing “customers” where to go and what they can use to get the job done. The tools are the different types of TRP that you can use: Dread game, Agree and Amplify, Stoic Behavior. Etc. Some situations require you to use a claw hammer, for others you might need a drill. The decision on what to use and how you use it is, at the end of the day, entirely up to you.

Recently, there was a post about how a TRPer used Dark Triad tactics and it fucked up his relationship. Whilst many disagree with how the poster went about psychologically and emotionally manipulating his girlfriend, I would like to point out that these coercions are used against you by the opposite sex constantly. The amount shaming issued in response to that post was appalling and every unbiased comment was down-voted. The collective light from the armor in could have given birth to a new star.

Now, I do not think that everyone here should turn DT and start manipulating their wives/girlfriends/plates but you should make yourself aware of the manipulations that you are subjected to. “You never have time for me”, “Ditch your friends; I just bought some lingerie I think you’d like”, “Hurry up with the dishes or I’ll start without you”. These strategies are used by women daily, albeit mostly unconsciously, but they can also be used for your benefit. If you know which direction the punch is coming from, it is easier to dodge it.

My point is that you will find a variety of tools on this sub. Even if you do not use them, know what they are and what they are or can be used for. I would rather you know and not need, than need and not know.