Summary: New to a city, looked through Meetup.com, could not find any male-specific groups that I could become a part of. Similarly, the few that do exist, such as at Harvard for over 200 years, may be forced to accept women.

About Me

I'm an MGTOW trying to get healthy and focus on myself, make some core friends, and start over in a new city. I was very overweight due to medical issues and I'm now getting back to running long distance after an extended period of time of eating very well and lifting light. Heavy lifting will come soon. I'm an entrepreneur with a location that just opened its doors last week (healthcare) and have a second business underway. I'm busy, know very few people, and want a group or two that I can join to ease into a social life.

Meetup:

Just what the title says. I found 8 different women's only groups - Moms, single women over X age, women's wealth and health groups, women's outdoor exploring, etc.

There were activities that are primarily enjoyed by men, but they are not exclusive to men. Hiking, rock climbing, business networking, you get the idea.

This is another data point that confirms TRP for me and it's a bit saddening. It could just be that there isn't demand for it, but I tend to side with TRP in that there is no way they'd be allowed to exist. It's too bad too. I am looking for a few friends to help me establish a base in a new city. I think it'd be easier to do without the distraction of women there. Alas, I'm out of luck.

Harvard:

Just yesterday the Washington Post had an article about Harvard's last male-only club that's been active since 1791. The Porcellian Club keeps to themselves, causes no trouble, and has some of the finest men in history claim membership. FDR says his biggest disappointment in life was not being asked to join. Now, the anti-male climate we're in wants to force them to accept women in the name of reducing sexual violence on campus. This nonsense forced them to break their 250 years of silence and speak out:

“Given our policies, we are mystified as to why the current administration feels that forcing our club to accept female members would reduce the incidence of sexual assault on campus,” Storey wrote. “Forcing single gender organizations to accept members of the opposite sex could potentially increase, not decrease the potential for sexual misconduct….

It's unfortunate they have to speak up for themselves against such obviously baseless attacks. I'll be watching that fight closely.

Alternatives:

Activities bring people together. If you're social enough it shouldn't matter if it is co-ed. But the gender discrimination is here and very apparent.

I plan to find the least appealing activities to women and attend them - business networking, real estate investors club, even hiking might not be too crowded. I don't dislike women, I just don't want any women as friends and I'm not looking for anything more at this time.

Lessons Learned:

• It's only discrimination if it hurts women

• Finding a positive group of men is not easy

• If a club that includes Teddy Roosevelt in its history and isn't safe, nothing is