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[–]future_space_boobs 5ポイント6ポイント  (6子コメント)

its really hard to recommend "alternatives" to TRP because there really... aren't any, in the sense that I think you're looking for. People who gravitate to TRP want a step-by-step rulebook and a means of quantifying life's gray areas. Real life doesn't fall neatly into the roles and patterns that TRP prescribes and, honestly, the reason I think they avoid getting close to people is to prevent the collapse of that ideological house of cards. As long as you're keeping an emotional distance from someone and avoiding really getting to know her you can keep up the charade that she's just "an HB7 slut i met at my job last week" and not a real, dimensional person with hopes and dreams and fears and insecurities and feelings of her own.

Nobody here will argue with the "red pill" advice to get fit, sleep enough, eat right, and maintain interests and hobbies. As much as TRP likes to claim some kind of ownership over it, that advice is universal. Focus on yourself, getting and staying healthy, making friends, indulging your interests and building your education or career. Don't make your quest for sex or a relationship the center of your existence... I know a lot of people, men and women, who have lost years of their lives to needlessly worrying about meeting someone. I really think there's something about that kind of desperation that other people can sense and tend to stay away from.

Don't feel bad if you want casual sex and don't feel bad if you want a relationship, but be forthright about whatever it is with the girls you meet. Don't think that hanging around being "nice" to a girl will eventually get you laid... if you want to take things to the next level with someone be honest and assertive. I've had male friends who have apparently liked me for years without my knowing because they never told me. And who knows, if they did something might have become of it. But anyway if you do put yourself out there and she says no don't sweat it, there's a world of reasons why she might not be digging it aside from "ohmygod she hates me I'm such a loser."

[–]Qr240rfkrfks[S] 2ポイント3ポイント  (5子コメント)

People who gravitate to TRP want a step-by-step rulebook and a means of quantifying life's gray areas.

It's true. I do have autism and that doesn't help. Kinda feel like I need a rulebook, you know? It's not something I'm particularly proud of. Always just felt like I didn't get one. Just the way is it.

Thanks for your post. :)

[–]future_space_boobs 1ポイント2ポイント  (4子コメント)

autism (high functioning,) social anxiety, and borderline personality disorder run in my family like nobody's business, so I get it. It's hard to surrender yourself to the fact that life is chaotic and full of uncertainties, but forcing yourself to do that will help you understand how to live with and benefit from human nature. Learn to notice social cues and body language as best you can and prepare a "script" of fun and universal things to talk about in large groups. I remember how I was before I started doing that and I cringe... turns out most people don't give a shit about WWI or JRPG's or D&D. I was in my late teens or early twenties before I figured out how to engage people I hadn't grown up with and I'm sure I weirded a lot of folks out in the process. Oh well, I still have my nerdy interests but now I know better than to use them as an opener.

[–]Qr240rfkrfks[S] 0ポイント1ポイント  (0子コメント)

turns out most people don't give a shit about WWI or JRPG's.

Too bad! Sounds like much more fun than Agree & Amplify!

[–]Fall4Rain 0ポイント1ポイント  (2子コメント)

Oh well, I still have my nerdy interests but now I know better than to use them as an opener.

There are quite a few of us out there with nerdy interests. Mine are just incredibly boring, but, I managed to find someone who is also into watching 3-4 days straight of documentaries on one topic, then switching to another topic, and is into debating odd science and political and history topics as my brain switches around between them at random hours of the day :)

I will say however, that I met my BF, and my ex BF through MMOs, and all of my friends through IRC, so I am perhaps not the best person for social advice ^

[–]Qr240rfkrfks[S] 0ポイント1ポイント  (1子コメント)

I will say however, that I met my BF, and my ex BF through MMOs, and all of my friends through IRC, so I am perhaps not the best person for social advice

Hehe. It makes me feel a little better to know I'm not the only one that would rather interaction through a screen. For months I've been told that it's not good and I should ban it all for face-to-face contact but goddammit I prefer it.

[–]future_space_boobs 0ポイント1ポイント  (0子コメント)

there are tons of us girls who are like this too, you're just unlikely to encounter us out in a social setting because we're probably at home playing video games or eating pizza and watching netflix. I think thats why lots of guys are convinced we don't exist... we are truly a mystery wrapped in an enigma. Much easier (not to mention less awkward) to meet online.

[–]theomegaconstant 3ポイント4ポイント  (0子コメント)

The r/menslib sub has very good so far in terms of discussing male issues without the cultism and misogyny of TRP.

[–]slipperykazoo 1ポイント2ポイント  (0子コメント)

You probably won't find one single community to cover all the bases of the Red Pill. It's set its self up as a one-stop-shop for all your toxic masculinity needs. It does that purposefully to make it a more inclusive and make it's intellectual/emotional appeals stronger with them all lumped together.

Instead, seek out communities based around the stuff that resonated for you healthfully. Subs like /r/fitness for staying in shape, or any for a hobby you are maybe developing. Best of all, seek groups around your interests in the real world, where you can connect with people who aren't stuck at home wallowing in their resentments.

[–]smurfcorplisten up 5's, a 10 is speaking! 0ポイント1ポイント  (0子コメント)

If you're looking for self-improvement, there's plenty of stuff out there that can help. /r/getdisciplined is pretty good. There are fitness, nutrition, and personal finance subs. Subs for just about every hobby in existence. TRP borrows a lot from (read: misinterprets) Stoicism, which is a pretty cool philosophy that might be right up your alley. Artofmanliness.com is a pretty cool site about manly man stuff without all the misogyny.