I've had a thought swimming around in my head recently that I thought might be appreciated here.

It seems to me that in most cases modern long-term, male-female relationships are pointless. I've thought this before, but lately I've been thinking about this in terms of relationships being a reflection of the value that people add to each other's lives. (I'm sorry if this seems elementary to some of you, I admit that I'm somewhat new to MGTOW)

Relationships should be based on value. My best friend provides me with thoughtful conversation, companionship, advice, and occasional support when I need it. I provide the same to him. It's a win-win relationship, and if either of us didn't bring some kind of value to the table, the relationship wouldn't exist.

"Romantic" relationships should work in the same way. Both parties should bring significant value to the relationship. I don't think it necessarily matters what that value is, but the relationship has to be valuable in some way. Back in the day, this was a simpler deal. The man offered protection and resources, the woman would take care of the home and probably raise the children. There's a clear exchange of value, and I think that sounds like an okay arrangement.

Then along comes modern feminism. What do women bring to the table these days? Most of them act like household chores are below them, or that they're too boring to do. Few of them know how to even cook, I've never dated a woman for whom I didn't have to cook. If they're willing to have kids, they don't want to raise them. Daycares and schools are responsible for raising the kids now. If home-making and motherhood isn't something they offer, then shouldn't they at least bring resources to the relationship? Some do, but most women I know have zero drive when it comes to their careers. How about some more basic things? Thoughtful, deep conversation? Good luck finding a woman who enjoys that. Mutual love and care? In my experience, most women are MUCH more interested in themselves than in their significant others. So what's the point? The exchange of value seems to be clearly going in one direction in most relationships

Full disclosure: I'm currently in a relationship. I've been with her for six years, but have only recently become aware of the MGTOW movement. It makes more and more sense to me every day. I come from a conservative Christian family, so this relationship used to make sense to me when I thought that wanted to follow the path of love->marriage->family->death. I've broken out of that mindset, and now this relationship just doesn't make sense to me. The value she adds to my life: sex and very basic companionship. I could get the same from hook-ups, porn, and buying a dog. She offers almost nothing. But for some reason I still care. Wtf has evolution done to the male brain? Why are we drawn to these parasites? There are some complications and loose ends to deal with, but as soon as I find a way out, this relationship is done.

And I'm buying a dog.