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Maybe men wouldn’t live shorter lives on average if they also had “hypochondria tendencies.” It’s like pulling teeth to get the men in my family to go to the doctor, even when they have very concerning symptoms.
/r/PurplePillDebate07/07/26 09:42 AM
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Personally, as a non-straight woman, cold approaches won’t work for me. There are also a lot of straight women who are turned off by cold approaches. That’s the problem with cold approaches: there’s no way of knowing that the woman is going to be compatible or even receptive to you, period. I will say that from what I’ve heard from other women, approaching women while they’re running errands, at work, or obviously focused on something like studying or working out is a big no-no. Social situation…
/r/PurplePillDebate28/06/26 04:57 AM
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Seriously, even the men I know who are open books and super liberal seem to have internalized the whole “men don’t cry” thing. I don’t remember the last time I saw my brother or dad cry.
/r/PurplePillDebate28/06/26 04:33 AM
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Beg pardon? Autism is NOT an intellectual disability. It is sometimes comorbid with intellectual disabilities, but not all autistic individuals have an intellectual disability.
/r/PurplePillDebate28/06/26 04:14 AM

Literally who would? I have a sister who is very much like this, and there's a reason why we don't talk anymore (well, that and a few other things).
/r/PurplePillDebate10/06/26 04:50 AM
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I don’t understand why height is even mentioned. It has no relevance to whether or not someone is a good or bad partner.
/r/PurplePillDebate07/06/26 06:48 AM
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My sister’s ex was a regular guy who love bombed her. He’s also a creep and an abusive asshole.
/r/PurplePillDebate07/06/26 06:39 AM
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My ace self literally skips all of the sex scenes in video games, movies, and TV shows. I need to find some of those "low to no-spice" lists, because I think a well written romance can be super adorable, but the sexual aspect isn't what interests me.
/r/PurplePillDebate06/06/26 12:47 AM
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Some, sure, but that's true of any artist honestly. She's still extremely popular, and most of her fans are younger women.
/r/PurplePillDebate06/06/26 12:39 AM
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I imagine the only men who would want that are the ones who aren't good partners.
/r/PurplePillDebate06/06/26 12:25 AM
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It’s also important to note that unhealthy animals have sex too. Animal are going to do what animals do, even if it isn’t in their (or their offspring’s) best interest. Though yes, pregnancy and child rearing are very demanding, even for healthy animals. Humans just have the ability to recognize that. Some women are willing to go through it anyway, others don’t. Their willingness and their ability to be a good parent are, of course, unrelated.
/r/PurplePillDebate26/05/26 07:49 PM
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My sister is a nutcase. Her eldest biological daughter is a nutcase. Both of them were teen mothers who had multiple kids with 3+ different men. My sister doesn’t have a relationship at all with her eldest son. My sister’s daughter doesn’t have custody of any of her four kids. So yeah, while I agree that psychologically unwell people make terrible parents, I think that your definition of “psychologically unhealthy” is extremely flawed. Least of which because the most unhealthy people I’ve known …
/r/PurplePillDebate26/05/26 07:37 PM
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Except we're literally Homo sapiens. WTF else are we going to be? Dehumanizing the people you want to date is an...interesting strategy. Let me know how that works out for you.
/r/PurplePillDebate23/05/26 03:26 AM
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I also don’t really get it. I don’t think that AI is an adequate replacement for human companionship. But I’m also really skeptical about AI and how it has been handled, so I don’t even use ChatGBT for basic questions. It’s the Wild West for AI right now, so I don’t trust it.
/r/PurplePillDebate04/05/26 09:27 AM

It’s not bad, although it isn’t especially healthy. Self improvement should ideally be something that you do for yourself, not others who may or may not appreciate your efforts. Will self improvement help your chances? Hell yeah. Will it guarantee success? Not at all. You have to be realistic, and a lot of guys don’t see it that way. The reality is that there are a million reasons why you might get rejected, and sometimes it’s not even about you in particular. Not having success doesn’t mean sel…
/r/PurplePillDebate29/04/26 07:15 AM

Everyone can have their own preferences. That doesn’t mean that they will find what they’re looking for. A lot of women don’t want to remain virgins until marriage. A lot of women aren’t interested in being housewives. Etc.
/r/PurplePillDebate18/04/26 06:07 AM

They do...with other children. I don't hate kids, but they're definitely still figuring out this whole " how to be a human being" thing. As bad as adults can be sometimes, most of us will look at our teenage selves and cringe at how dumb and sometimes needlessly cruel we were.
/r/PurplePillDebate12/04/26 07:30 AM

Not to mention, women don't pay taxes? That's news to me.
/r/PurplePillDebate12/04/26 06:56 AM
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Animal Farm. It’s supposed to be an allegory for the rise of the Soviet Union and Stalinism, but that in particular seems to cover human nature pretty accurately. The haves will almost always be reluctant to share with the have-nots, which is probably why Communism has basically never worked in the real world. There will always be those who want to hoard wealth and power for themselves, screw everyone else.
/r/PurplePillDebate01/04/26 06:48 PM
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Not the whole of the US AFAIK, but parts of the western frontier absolutely were. Madames were often community members with a significant amount of wealth and influence in their communities.
/r/PurplePillDebate01/04/26 12:06 AM
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I don't know any women outside of the internet that claim that. Either way, they're wrong. We all have met women who are just terrible people, especially when they have power over others. I have a sister who is just the worst. Her eldest son has no relationship with her for a reason.
/r/PurplePillDebate22/03/26 05:40 AM
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I don't know. I do agree that people have always sucked on the internet and in online gaming. That said, I've definitely noticed an uptick in people saying some of the most foul and bigoted things lately. I don't remember actual Neo Nazis being open and proud before 10 years ago, but maybe I just wasn't super aware at the time.
/r/PurplePillDebate20/03/26 06:00 AM
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Personally, I'm not a fan of chivalry in the traditional sense. I think we should all be decent to each other, regardless of sex. I don't need to be treated like a delicate princess who needs everything done for her. Most women don't. Some may like the special treatment, but outside of actual disability, they're capable of taking care of themselves. I do know that I don't speak for all women, but I also know I'm not alone in my feelings. Most of my friends and family aren't hung up on gender nor…
/r/PurplePillDebate20/03/26 05:43 AM
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Well, yeah, we're all human beings. People suck, and it's not gendered.
/r/PurplePillDebate20/03/26 05:25 AM
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Um, how will society be cooked exactly? It just seems like another tool for family planning. Personally, I think that artificial wombs would be great. Women wouldn't have to risk their health and lives to have kids, babies who are born premature could have a better chance at developing normally, single men and gay couples could have kids without hiring a surrogate, etc. But it's also not like you'd have to use them even if they're available.
/r/PurplePillDebate15/03/26 10:18 PM
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Um, yeah? It's not like we're in the 1200s where wars were fought with swords and heavy armor. Modern warfare relies a lot less on pure brute strength. I'm anti-draft and don't think anyone should be forced to fight. Still, if conscription is absolutely necessary, it shouldn't just be men.
/r/PurplePillDebate15/03/26 10:13 PM
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I live in Texas. Abortion isn't legal here. There are exceptions for cases where the life of the mother is at immediate risk, but the problem is that the longer you wait to administer care in life-threatening situations, the more likely you're going to end up with a bad outcome. Women have died directly because of situations like that.
/r/PurplePillDebate15/03/26 09:46 PM
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I agree with this, but here's the thing: it's not just women who are sending men to war. In fact, it's not even mostly women. Mostly it's other men. It's not productive to complain about it here either way. I can't do anything about it, and neither can most (if not all) of the women here.
/r/PurplePillDebate15/03/26 09:33 PM
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You're probably not wrong. My sister may have contributed to my nephews entering the army, but that was more because she is nuts and they wanted to get away from her ASAP (their dad and stepdad are also shit, so it wasn't entirely my sister). The military is an appealing option for poor kids who don't have much support at home. It's why recruiters often target low-income high schools.
/r/PurplePillDebate15/03/26 09:32 PM
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I'm an American, and most people I know would be fine with it. Granted, despite living in the south, the people I grew up with and the company I tend to keep are more progressive and are not heavily steeped in traditional gender roles.
/r/PurplePillDebate27/02/26 06:15 AM
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My mom's first husband packed up everything and left when she was out trick or treating with my older brother and sister. He barely had anything to do with them after that. I won't say that mom was 100% innocent, since she can be a difficult person to live with, but she also didn't abandon her spouse to raise her two young children alone. Sometimes people in relationships do shitty things to each other. I feel like all of this "hold women accountable" stuff is like the just world fallacy. Everyt…
/r/PurplePillDebate26/02/26 06:13 AM
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I don't want to give far right manosphere guys clicks, but the obvious answer is to either make women eligible for the draft or abolish it altogether (I'm for the second option, personally). From the other comments, I'm guessing he wants to stop women from voting. That's not going to make y'all's lives better, but it will make our lives worse. Every person in a democracy deserves a voice.
/r/PurplePillDebate22/02/26 07:26 PM
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Nurturing is what you do with children and pets, not a fully grown and (presumably) fully functional adult. Most people I've spoken to don't find that sexy at all.
/r/PurplePillDebate19/02/26 02:03 AM
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If that's the case, I feel sorry for his son.
/r/PurplePillDebate19/02/26 01:45 AM
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My dad has been the primary caregiver since I was fairly young (mom has a mountain of health issues and has been disabled since I was in high school). He is still the caregiver for my mom and youngest sister, who has an intellectual disability. He has been basically burned out for the past decade due to the emotional labor involved.
/r/PurplePillDebate19/02/26 01:44 AM

Source? And even if women are better organizers than men (which I still doubt), that doesn't mean that men are bad at it. Again, if you can function as a bachelor, you should be able to function just as well in a relationship. Men don't need women to plan their lives for them, and honestly putting all of that mental load on women is asking for a burn out.
/r/PurplePillDebate14/02/26 06:37 AM

Why do you assume that women can't also offer those things?
/r/PurplePillDebate14/02/26 06:31 AM
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You're talking like a robot or an alien who has no idea what human emotions and relationships are like. Aside from the whole "love and affection" part which you have obviously never experienced, you do realize that we're still human beings and able to provide the same tangible things in a partnership that men are, yes?
/r/PurplePillDebate13/02/26 04:37 AM
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...Eh? What men is she supposed to love if not those who she's close to? Like, I'm a girl's girl, so I've never had a lot of male friends. I'm ace, so I don't have a boyfriend. Still, I love my father, brothers, uncles, cousins, nephews, etc. Aside from my father and occasionally my uncles, the only thing they've "provided" was company and affection, which is what I give in return. That's how family should work (though since people can really suck, I know that's not how it does much of the time)…
/r/PurplePillDebate13/02/26 04:31 AM
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Say what? Dude, even if you have issues with planning and scheduling, don't sell other men short. Most men are capable of taking care of business, as any adult should be. If you can function as a bachelor (and presumably you can), you don't need a woman to mommy you. Sure, partners should support each other, but there is no reason why a healthy adult, man or woman, can't apply for jobs or put together a schedule on their own. If there's a disability there, that's one thing, but gender doesn't di…
/r/PurplePillDebate13/02/26 04:22 AM
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I'm just a bit confused as to why you feel like you need protection? Personally, I'm not a woman interested in being "provided for," since I feel that puts me in a vulnerable position. Still, to each their own. But I still don't understand what you need to be protected from or how a man is going to be better at protection than yourself.
/r/PurplePillDebate03/02/26 03:47 AM
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Ehhhh...I don't know about that, considering the kinds of people I've seen get into relationships. I think that dating is obviously going to be harder if you have the issues you've mentioned (among others), but I don't necessarily believe that anyone is undatable. Granted, if you're not meeting people through friends or hobbies, that is going to make your chances of meeting a partner pretty slim. The success rate of online dating is pretty abysmal, especially for men, so relying on that alone to…
/r/PurplePillDebate03/02/26 01:57 AM
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Excuse me? Women work, pay taxes, and vote, like everyone else. Beyond that, I can't think of any "societal duty" that they should owe.
/r/PurplePillDebate03/02/26 01:26 AM
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Some aren't, some are. My advice is not to date the former.
/r/PurplePillDebate03/02/26 01:24 AM
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LMAO, you've got to be trolling or something.
/r/PurplePillDebate24/01/26 01:46 AM

I have a sister like that. She's an asshole, and she definitely has a type. I think she has some actual daddy issues (her biological father was a jerk) and she definitely has some mental health issues that she has never addressed. Anyway, her first husband was abusive. After the divorce, he would break into her house and move around her furniture to intimidate her. He also hit on my twin sister when we were in our early 20s. Keep in mind, this guy had known us since we were around 7-8 years old …
/r/PurplePillDebate23/01/26 02:44 AM
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That's not the point. The division of labor around the house should still be roughly equal between two able-bodied partners, assuming that they're both working full time. If the load is unequal, that's going to lead to stress and resentment. Mowing the lawn every couple of weeks is not equal to doing the dishes daily. It's also important to remember the mental load. Unfortunately, I've seen firsthand with my dad how much that can break you. I swear that man is going to give himself a heart attac…
/r/PurplePillDebate22/01/26 10:53 AM
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...The fuck? Gender roles aren't something that we all naturally align to. They're social constructs. If children are given choices, they may or may not choose the things that are traditionally viewed as "feminine" or "masculine." My parents never really imposed gender roles, so my younger brother played Barbies with us girls and then both he and my twin sister would play football with the neighborhood kids (I was never a sports person, so I didn't participate). Children who are given choices wi…
/r/PurplePillDebate22/01/26 08:26 AM
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It would excuse his warped viewpoint.
/r/PurplePillDebate22/01/26 08:07 AM
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...What? That is one heck of a jump. Now, shaving is a personal choice, and I also think it's okay for women to have preferences (though if a beard is a deal breaker, you should probably take another look at your priorities). But to equate being clean shaven with being "meek," bro, what?
/r/PurplePillDebate22/01/26 08:00 AM
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Generally speaking, there's a lot more pressure to fit traditional gender roles, even today. I have seen way more men being degraded for acting "like a girl" than I've seen men being criticized for being too masculine. I do believe that most people in general would fit somewhere in between masculine and feminine if they were shielded from pressure, especially in childhood. I grew up in a fairly liberal household where we were allowed to be ourselves, and none of us really gravitated towards hype…
/r/PurplePillDebate22/01/26 07:52 AM
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Sounds like anxiety. If you had a tangible medical condition, e.g. MS, you probably would've been diagnosed with it by now. That's what my first neurologist thought. He put me on Klonopin, which I don't recommend. My psychiatrist put me on Buspar, which actually seems to work for my anxiety symptoms. I also have regular counseling. No change regarding the weird episodes. I realize that psychiatry is not an exact science. I was on the medication merry-go-round for a good two years before I found …
/r/PurplePillDebate07/01/26 11:28 PM
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Here's the thing though: cancer isn't automatically terminal. I've known multiple breast cancer survivors, including my aunt and a former teacher. Both are doing very well today, and their cancers have been in remission for well over a decade each. My mother was diagnosed with lung cancer a little over a year and a half ago. It was a rough year, but she's doing very well today. I don't disagree that keeping people alive who don't have a chance of recovery is cruel. We put down our pets when ther…
/r/PurplePillDebate07/01/26 09:56 PM
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What even is your "disability"? Sloth? Oh haha, haven't heard that before. Yep, laugh it up, don't you know that all disabled people are just lazy slobs? There's no real reason to explain it to you, since you've made up your mind, but I have multiple health issues. Autism, ADHD, depression/anxiety, and fibromyalgia were things I could deal with. I got my degree and started my career despite these issues. Hard, but obviously not impossible. I also have these episodes that began in my mid-20s. A l…
/r/PurplePillDebate07/01/26 09:39 PM
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I think you overestimate how much money people have, and underestimate how much common health issues can seriously impede on your ability to pay for it. Well, I hope you don't get in an accident or end up with a terrible illness. I knew people who were doing okay who had their savings completely blown through by a cancer diagnosis. You can do all of the right things, but illness and injury are normal parts of life, and our healthcare system is fucked.
/r/PurplePillDebate07/01/26 08:58 PM
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$100-300 is cheap? Dude, I get less than $1k a month, and most of that goes to rent and groceries. That is NOT cheap. I'm also not allowed to save money. If I have more than $2000 in assets, I don't get anything. I need my insurance in order to figure out what the hell is wrong with me and what I can do about it. Also, no, I can't work at a call center. Nobody is going to fucking hire me if I can't work consistently. I'm having a good day today, but I'm totally unable to function on bad days. In…
/r/PurplePillDebate07/01/26 08:42 PM
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Affordable? Says who? Certainly not the person who literally can't work due to disability right now.
/r/PurplePillDebate07/01/26 08:05 PM
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It's insane that dental care is considered "non-essential." Bad teeth are painful, bad teeth impede on your ability to eat normally, and most critically, it can lead to life-threatening infections.
/r/PurplePillDebate07/01/26 08:02 PM
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Legitimately, yeah. I really would not mind tax dollars subsidizing those procedures either even though I don't personally need them, but considering Medicaid doesn't cover vision and dental and wouldn't even pay for a CT scan of my back that my neurologist freaking ordered, good luck with that. Welcome to the land of the "Fuck you, I've got mine."
/r/PurplePillDebate07/01/26 07:54 PM
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It's not just you it doesn't hurt though. It doesn't hurt anyone. Look, if someone is being hurt, I will absolutely be a nosy bitch about it. I'm a little less inclined if they're fully consenting right-minded adults who are doing something stupid that would only hurt them, but if there's an injustice or abuse happening, especially if it involves a vulnerable population, I'm there. Slut shaming is not that. Assuming everyone is a consenting adult, it's just you not agreeing with how someone else…
/r/PurplePillDebate07/01/26 05:15 AM
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First of all, holy sweeping generalization Batman! I have a sister who had a slut phase in her early 20s. I was concerned for her safety since she didn't know these men very well when she went home with them, but that's about it. She is absolutely not a bad person. She can be a little rough around the edges, but she is very empathetic. She has also been in a monogamous relationship for the past decade, so obviously that phase didn't last forever. Promiscuity doesn't necessarily lead to single mo…
/r/PurplePillDebate07/01/26 05:03 AM
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I obviously can't speak for all women, but...no? Like, seriously, shaming guys for being virgins is stupid. I know some women do it (and yeah, they're ridiculous), but I haven't seen it on this sub.
/r/PurplePillDebate07/01/26 04:24 AM
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I fail to see how a woman having sex with lots of men is any of your business. Legitimately, unless someone is being harmed or someone involved is not a consenting adult, you need to let it go. You may not agree with how they're living their life, but it's not your life, so who cares?
/r/PurplePillDebate07/01/26 04:19 AM
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Rape exists. And sure, as long as you can avoid sexual assault, you can choose to be celibate. I did. I still realize that's not a choice most people are going to make. My libido may be nonexistent, but that's not the case for most people. Most people are going to experience lust, and lust makes people stupid. If you're lucky, you would've been taught about consent and safe sex (which isn't 100% effective, but it's better than the alternative), but as someone born in the Bible Belt...yeah, let's…
/r/PurplePillDebate07/01/26 03:48 AM
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It has literally only been 10 years since Obergefell v. Hodges. Unfortunately, fundamentalist Christianity has had a stranglehold on American social dialogue for a long time, so much so that at least a good percentage of the country would answer "yes" if asked if the United States was a Christian nation. I grew up in the Bible Belt. I went to public school, so not even homeschool or some weird Christian private school. I had abstinence-only sex education. Evolution was controversial, although at…
/r/PurplePillDebate07/01/26 02:11 AM
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As someone who lives in a state with highly restrictive abortion laws, it's not always a choice.
/r/PurplePillDebate06/01/26 11:41 PM
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Are you fucking kidding me?
/r/PurplePillDebate06/01/26 11:37 PM
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Eh, I don't know about that. Granted, it depends on exactly what kind of hardship you're talking about.
/r/PurplePillDebate06/01/26 11:35 PM

The way you talk about college is like someone who either didn't go or who went and pissed away tens of thousands of dollars on partying. I'm pretty sure that most people who go back to school are actually there to study and improve their career prospects. It's too expensive to do otherwise. To say it's "relaxed mode" is laughable.
/r/PurplePillDebate06/01/26 11:06 PM

Ew. I would hope not. It could be because I have nieces and nephews that are around that age, but I can't look at a late teen or early 20-something and not think "basically a kid."
/r/PurplePillDebate06/01/26 10:41 PM
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Honestly, I think it's social expectation at this point.
/r/PurplePillDebate06/01/26 10:03 PM
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I don't know about "forcing," but encouraging, sure, why not? That has very different implications for the general populace than having equal representation in government, however.
/r/PurplePillDebate06/01/26 09:51 PM
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Yeah, that's all bullshit. There are differences between the brains of men and women, but not only is the difference between them fairly small (especially when accounting for the natural variation within each sex), but you're assigning implications that aren't backed up with actual science.
/r/PurplePillDebate06/01/26 09:13 PM
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Not to mention that there is evidence that women did also hunt and even go to war in at least some societies.
/r/PurplePillDebate06/01/26 09:01 PM
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I'm afraid that even the actual raising the kids part is still heavily put upon the women. Things are getting better and many fathers are more active in parenting than their fathers and grandfathers were, but I've still seen way more deadbeat dads than deadbeat moms.
/r/PurplePillDebate06/01/26 08:40 PM

As an asexual woman who isn't really looking for a man, it's interesting to me to see the variety of hobbies other women are against. I can understand where some of these would be off-putting. Aggressive sports, hunting, adrenaline junkies, and hobbies that are extremely time consuming and/or expensive seem to be common turn offs, and it makes sense to me. As someone who grew up in Texas, I do have some complicated feelings about hunting since it can be done ethically with minimal waste, but any…
/r/PurplePillDebate04/01/26 02:10 AM
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I don’t disagree that it is very sexist in both ways. We all need to take care of each other in disasters, although to use a common analogy, put your own mask on first so that you’re in a position to help others. Vulnerable populations, such as children, the elderly, and the disabled, are most in need of help in emergencies. Healthy adult women are as capable of taking care of themselves as healthy adult men. The whole idea of women and children first isn’t really applied in practice very often,…
/r/PurplePillDebate04/01/26 01:38 AM
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That hasn't been my experience. Although some women are enforcers of patriarchal bullshit, it is patriarchal bullshit to use "gay" as an insult or to call men "feminine" or any variation of that as an insult. I most often see men stooping to that.
/r/PurplePillDebate03/01/26 05:29 PM
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I don't know about that. While society definitely shits on gay men way more than lesbians, all bi people have to deal with bipohbia from both straight people and gay people. My sister hasn't had to deal with this in years because she has been in a LTR with a wonderful woman, but I remember her complaining about people saying that she would cheat on them because she's bi and stuff like that.
/r/PurplePillDebate03/01/26 05:24 PM
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Wait, who says that there's no pressure to conform? I thought the debate was how much of gender roles were nature vs. nurture, because them existing is just kind of a fact of life. Personally, I think that the pressure to conform is an issue, since humans are complex and even cis men and women don't always fit the mold, but I mean...it's the world we live in right now.
/r/PurplePillDebate03/01/26 07:04 AM
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It never really occurred to me that my RBF could be what keeps men away. I'm suddenly glad for it, lol (I'm not straight, so less awkwardness for everyone).
/r/PurplePillDebate29/12/25 10:11 PM
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Until it blows up in his face. HR tends to not look kindly on this sort of situation.
/r/PurplePillDebate29/12/25 09:36 PM
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I can't speak for all women, but there are plenty of us who, for one reason or another, do not want random men to approach no matter how conventionally handsome they are. Also, just because you're not sexually attracted to someone does not mean that you see them as "less than dirt." That's a shitty way to look at people. I'm not attracted to men, period, but my lack of interest doesn't mean I view y'all as beneath me.
/r/PurplePillDebate29/12/25 08:41 PM
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It really isn't. It can mean "You're not my type," "I'm not looking to date right now," "I'm gay/asexual," "I have a partner and value loyalty," etc. Women aren't automatically disgusted by men who they don't want to date.
/r/PurplePillDebate29/12/25 08:29 PM
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This isn't all men obviously, but a lot of guys just won't respect the truth (plus, as a woman who isn't straight, there's a whole other level of concern for my own safety). There's a reason why women feel like they have to lie about this. It's just safer and easier.
/r/PurplePillDebate29/12/25 08:20 PM
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You and me both, apparently.
/r/PurplePillDebate29/12/25 08:15 PM

I've noticed that. I'm not exactly an experienced woman, given that I'm aroace, but it's wild when men here try to explain to me how women supposedly work. Also, despite not having a lot of first-hand experience in relationships, I'm very close to my family and they've shown me a lot of what is and isn't a healthy relationship, particularly given the differences between my mom's side (very dysfunctional, which unfortunately has translated to a lot of dysfunctional romantic relationships) and my …
/r/PurplePillDebate03/12/25 05:35 PM

Absolutely. Unfortunately, a lot of men don't seem to feel that men can be victimized by women (outside of financially I suppose). Hence why you see stories about female teachers preying on their underaged students, and you get a lot of comments saying "Man, I wish that was me!" and "Lucky guy!" It's really gross.
/r/PurplePillDebate03/12/25 05:16 PM
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I haven't even noticed that being a thing, but even if it is, you do realize that some people do a) see their partners as actual people and treat them accordingly, and b) actually develop deeper feelings for their partners? You make relationships sound like you're choosing a dish off a menu or something, and it's really more complicated than that.
/r/PurplePillDebate29/11/25 07:08 AM
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Appearance doesn't have anything to do with whether a person is a cheater or abuser.
/r/PurplePillDebate28/11/25 10:25 PM

My dad was the breadwinner, but he was also an involved parent. When I was very little, he would make sure to read to us and sing to us every night, even though he was usually tired from work. Basically there’s a reason why my siblings and I are closer to him than our mom. Love her though I do, among other things, she never was very nurturing. He and mom also split chores. She’s still very much in love with him 30 years later. My paternal grandparents were more traditional in terms of gender rol…
/r/PurplePillDebate13/11/25 06:18 AM

Not a nurse, but I have a sister and a sister-in-law who are. It’s not a career choice for the faint of heart or weak of stomach, that’s for sure.
/r/PurplePillDebate13/11/25 05:47 AM
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Yeah, unfortunately conservative areas are much less accepting of people who don’t conform to what they consider to be “normal,” whether by choice or by nature. As an autistic woman in a red state, I feel that. At least I grew up in a largish city with a good mix of people. I hate cities for being sensory hell, but you’re definitely more likely to experience tolerance when you live in a diverse area.
/r/PurplePillDebate29/09/25 11:12 AM

Same here.
/r/PurplePillDebate28/07/25 07:15 AM

Seriously, my social circle is mostly people who are married or in long term monogamous relationships. In this case, part of it is my age since people in their 30s and 40s are more likely to be settled, but I also don’t hang out with people who cause drama. Anecdotes are really not great at capturing overall patterns.
/r/PurplePillDebate28/07/25 07:14 AM
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I met some guy friends through hobby groups/clubs and volunteer work, too. Basically, anywhere that you can meet people has the potential to spark a friendship.
/r/PurplePillDebate07/07/25 05:20 AM
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His death is suspicious, but even if he didn’t kill himself, the logical assumption is that one of his powerful “acquaintances” didn’t want their name to come up in a trial. It obviously doesn’t mean that he wasn’t a monster, it only means that other monsters don’t also want to get caught.
/r/PurplePillDebate30/06/25 10:23 AM
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Absolutely. I was a teacher before my health took a turn for the worse. Even at the secondary level, women outnumber men. I was an elementary school teacher though, and the only men in the building were one fifth grade teacher, a janitor, and occasionally the diagnostician. Everyone else from the support staff to the administration were women. This has been more or less the case for every school I attended, visited, or taught at.
/r/PurplePillDebate27/06/25 10:46 AM
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So? Women and men depend on one another. Some industries are dominated by men, other industries are dominated by women. and others are closer to egalitarian. That's just kind of how it ended up. The commenter above mentioned several industries that are dominated by women, and most likely you rely on them at least as often as I've had to call the fire department (probably more so in some cases, since I've only called the fire department twice in my lifetime). Society was not built by men alone, n…
/r/PurplePillDebate27/06/25 10:37 AM
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I've heard that trades can be difficult for women to break into. A lot of industries that are traditionally male dominated are hostile to women trying to enter, both from coworkers and customers. I think it's true the other way around, although it presents differently. No reason to stop trying, but I also don't blame women for choosing a different path. It may be different from trade to trade though. I've definitely seen a lot more female mechanics than female plumbers, but perhaps that's just m…
/r/PurplePillDebate27/06/25 10:27 AM
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Well said.
/r/PurplePillDebate27/06/25 10:06 AM
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If OP has to go to a clinic or hospital, even if he chooses a male doctor, there's a good chance the nurses and techs will be women. That's one very obvious example.
/r/PurplePillDebate27/06/25 10:05 AM
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I have a brother who is a surface-level asshole. He has a rather irreverent sense of humor that can come across as offensive. His actions speak volumes though. He is very empathetic towards other people and animals. Even if he bitches and moans (usually half-jokingly), he'll drop everything to help family and friends. There was one time he even called my dad because he spotted an injured opossum on his way to work. He wasn't able to stop and help at the time since he needed to go to work, but he…
/r/PurplePillDebate25/06/25 05:34 AM
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It says a lot more about you than you seem to realize if you think this is acceptable. Believe it or not, there are plenty of people out there who don't have the compulsion to be assholes even when nobody else is looking.
/r/PurplePillDebate25/06/25 04:46 AM
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It’s one of those things that is up to the individual. I can’t tell you if it’s most or not, but a good chunk of the population doesn’t necessarily see blood relation as necessary for love. Adoptive and stepparents (the decent ones anyway) certainly don’t.
/r/PurplePillDebate12/06/25 05:48 PM
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I wouldn't even say that's necessarily a condition, not all the time anyway. My dad loves his stepkids like his own kids. My older half-sister treats the rest of the family like trash, but I have zero doubt that if she showed up on my parent's doorstep tomorrow needing something, dad wouldn't think twice about helping her. Love him though I do, dad's heart is a bit too big if I'm honest. He will absolutely set himself on fire to keep others warm. Unconditional love isn't something that everyone …
/r/PurplePillDebate12/06/25 06:46 AM
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It really depends on the person. I've known parents who never really loved their children, and I've heard of and read about parents who love their child even when it turns out that their child is a serial killer. My own parents love my sister, even though she has been a complete jerk to basically the whole family (as a recent example, when she was told that our mom had lung cancer, her response was "Good, she deserves it,"). I'm pretty sure if she turned up on mom and dad's doorstep tomorrow, th…
/r/PurplePillDebate12/06/25 06:40 AM
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Unconditional love is the exception, not the rule, even when you're talking about animals and children. If anyone deserves unconditional love, it's the innocent, so it's kind of sad in my opinion that so many innocent animals and children go unloved. Unfortunately, abuse and neglect aren't rare. I used to volunteer with animal rescues and work with children, and I've seen a lot even though I wasn't working for a long time. Even when the child or animal is well cared for, that may come from a pla…
/r/PurplePillDebate12/06/25 06:32 AM
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I don't give a damn about what the movies show. Half of them follow norms and show relationships that aren't healthy or appropriate. It is manipulative. In a healthy relationship, you don't do things like plan surprise dates because you want something from the other person. You do romantic gestures because you love them and want to make them happy. In a healthy relationship, they reciprocate with their own romantic gestures. If anyone has the personality disorder, it's the one reducing normal hu…
/r/PurplePillDebate11/06/25 04:59 PM
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Nah dude, most women love it when their man cooks for them, especially if he's damn good at it. Also, it's disgusting that you're reducing every gesture to some manipulative "game." Can't people who love each other just be nice for the sake of it? You know, because they love each other and don't just value each other for their bodies?
/r/PurplePillDebate11/06/25 05:47 AM
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Obviously, if someone is smothering, that can be an issue. Everything in moderation. But I think that a man that cooks and cleans and plays with the kids is absolutely the dream for a lot of women, if not most.
/r/PurplePillDebate11/06/25 05:42 AM
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At least if it's legalized, regulations can be introduced, and worker's protections can be enforced. That's my take.
/r/PurplePillDebate11/06/25 05:33 AM
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The gym atmosphere drives me crazy. Even when I was able bodied, I preferred to get my exercise elsewhere. I loved walks on nature trails, horseback riding, swimming, yoga, etc. That's more of a me thing though. I can't speak for other women.
/r/PurplePillDebate11/06/25 05:15 AM
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People who hate kids will go out with people who also hate kids. It's a compatibility issue if one partner wants kids when the other doesn't, so that's one thing that needs to be said early on so that you don't waste each other's time. The cooking thing is a little different, since it's a basic life skill that I think most people would prefer that their partner could do, women included. Even if you work out something where the man works and the woman stays home and takes care of the house and ki…
/r/PurplePillDebate08/06/25 07:02 AM
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My sister was one of those women who dated a lot of "bad boys." Not always criminals, but never good people. She's not a criminal outside of some petty stuff as a teenager, but she's a real piece of work. Most of the family, including her own adult children, won't even talk to her because she's so toxic. Unstable people are attracted to unstable people. Even if the women themselves are not criminals, the kind of woman who consistently seeks out "bad boys" is almost always a broken person. Either…
/r/PurplePillDebate07/06/25 07:18 AM

For real. There are no special benefits for women who are single, able-bodied, and childless, just like there are no special benefits for men who are single, able-bodied, and childless. Single and low-earning fathers are entitled to the same benefits that single and low-earning mothers are. There are just fewer of those.
/r/PurplePillDebate26/05/25 07:36 PM

As their parents age, that's not going to remain a viable strategy for long. It's very short-sighted. Look, I don't like our work culture as much as the next person. I think poorly regulated capitalism and unchecked greed has become the ruin of us all. That said, refusing to work is foolish (and selfish, but no 30-year-old NEET by choice cares about that part).
/r/PurplePillDebate26/05/25 07:25 PM
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Say what?
/r/ExRedPill26/05/25 07:10 PM
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Fair enough. I hope so, too. The current grind that most people have to endure just to survive is soul crushing.
/r/PurplePillDebate22/05/25 11:00 PM
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Are men seriously not motivated to work for themselves? Like, who pays for their Xbox if they're not working hard enough to at least make ends meet? As a gamer myself, that shit's expensive. Plus, there's obviously bills to pay and food to buy. I just don't understand why men would stop working just because women gained our financial independence. Nobody wants to work, but it's kind of a necessity. Unless you mean that they're just not chasing higher paying jobs as often, which I can understand …
/r/PurplePillDebate22/05/25 10:02 PM

I can't speak for all women, but I genuinely don't care as long as you don't engage in human trafficking or exploitation of women. Unfortunately, with prostitution being illegal in my country, there's not really a way to do it ethically, since there's no way to guarantee that the woman you're with A) is of legal age, and B) isn't being trafficked. If it was legalized and regulated, I'd be much less concerned. Porn doesn't bother me at all as long as it's legal (no children or animals, everyone i…
/r/PurplePillDebate22/05/25 05:40 PM
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Society needs babies if we intend to keep going. At least enough for replacement when we all become too old and decrepit to work.
/r/PurplePillDebate17/05/25 08:00 AM
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I almost get it. I'm ND and love structure and rules. Social interaction is hard. The red pill garbage isn't it though. Granted, I'm a woman, so I already have a lot of disgust over the inherent misogyny of the red pill, but also, I was born into a family of confident and generally kind men. Gender roles aren't strictly defined over here. In general, they're much happier than the red pill guys I've seen. Shit's murkier as far as relationships go, but in all appearances better.
/r/ExRedPill29/04/25 01:41 AM
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I’m single because I’m ace. I went on dates when I was younger and still trying to figure out who I was, so I don’t think there aren’t guys who would take me if they could, but I haven’t put myself out there in over a decade because I don’t want to. Granted, I’m a minority in regard to my sexual orientation, but the idea that people don’t choose to be single sometimes is just dumb.
/r/PurplePillDebate27/04/25 12:25 PM
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I’m not an attractive woman. Unfortunately, being ugly by societal standards isn’t a shield against male attention. Some guys are not very picky at all. My style of clothing is “comfy” and I don’t wear any makeup, but even that doesn’t always help.
/r/PurplePillDebate27/04/25 12:14 PM
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I’ve been saying this for as long as I’ve known about red pill and incels. I’m ace, so men in general don’t do it for me, but I’ve also simply observed the couples in my social circle. Family and friends tend to lean towards artsy and nerdy types. There isn’t a “Chad” among them, at least not as described to me by incels. Yet, I’m at an age where most of my peers are married. My family is also not high on drama, thank goodness. Not a lot of cheating or obvious relationship issues in general. All…
/r/ExRedPill27/04/25 11:57 AM
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The red pill guys are fully convinced that it’s only a handful of “Chads” getting all of the women.
/r/PurplePillDebate26/04/25 10:36 AM
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Except we’re not? No more than other men anyway. We all live in a society built with the collective effort of our citizenry, men and women included, and so we can all benefit from each other’s labor. Outside of public resources and services, however, women are only entitled to what they can work or pay for themselves. Just like men.
/r/PurplePillDebate25/04/25 10:07 PM
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Eh. Disney produces fairy tales. Fairy tales are just stories. They're not super realistic. Anyway, wanting a hot partner is not just a women thing. Ugly girls may as well not exist to many men. Now, what constitutes as handsome or beautiful depends on the individual. I don't know about you, but my social circle is almost entirely made up of nerds and artsy types. No bad boys (I go out of my way to avoid toxicity, because life is way too short for that kind of drama), and no athletic types. I me…
/r/PurplePillDebate25/04/25 03:42 AM
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Eh, the Beauty and the Beast take is a bit of a stretch. Belle didn't even like the Beast until he changed his ways. At first, he was spoiled and angry along with being "ugly." After he saved her life and they started getting to know each other was when they fell in love. Either way, it's a fairy tale. Disney is generally unrealistic, all the way down to its approach to relationships. I mean, how many people do you know who have ever experienced "love at first sight?"
/r/PurplePillDebate25/04/25 03:20 AM
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I think the difference is that China has a strong cultural preference for boys, or at least they had it. It was bad enough that baby girls were abandoned back during the one child policy, and sex-selective abortions had to be outlawed. When adoptions of Chinese children by rich westerners were a big thing in the late 90s and 2000s, most of the infants that were adopted were girls for this reason. India had the same issue IIRC. They didn't have a one child policy, just a very strong cultural pref…
/r/PurplePillDebate24/04/25 08:08 AM
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You don't need to find a perfect twin, and many hobbies and interests are much more gender neutral than you'd think. As long as their hobbies aren't completely intolerable to you, you shouldn't have too many issues. Values are definitely more important, and unless your beliefs are extreme and unpopular with the general population as a whole, you shouldn't struggle too much in finding a woman who you can connect with.
/r/PurplePillDebate24/04/25 07:50 AM
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I literally just checked, Google was correct that I was a woman (granted, I've looked up various remedies and questions related to reproductive health, so you don't need to be a genius to figure that out) and was actually correct in my age range, but it also seems to think I have a "moderately high" income. I wish! I'm on disability, so definitely not. All other factors are "not enough info" except that Google is sure that I'm not a parent, which is true.
/r/PurplePillDebate24/04/25 07:42 AM
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Eh, it depends on the species. Many primates are matriarchal. Bonobos are a classic example of that, especially given how wildly different their culture is from their closest relatives, chimpanzees. Chimps and gorillas do have an “alpha” male, although the role tends to look totally different between the two. Chimp society is very violent and the role of dominant male is always precarious. Gorillas are just more chill overall. That’s why there are so many videos of tourists and rangers chilling …
/r/ExRedPill20/04/25 03:40 AM
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Fair or unfair, I do get it. Generally speaking, people look for life partners on the same “level” or with similar backgrounds as them. I can only speculate as to why, but perhaps it’s as simple as wanting to be with someone who you can more easily understand. The most blissful marriages I’ve personally seen have been between people with similar backgrounds and interests. It’s obviously not a hard and fast rule, just my personal observations.
/r/PurplePillDebate17/04/25 12:29 AM
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I have a sister who has a bad taste in men, something that her oldest biological daughter (adopted at birth) has unfortunately picked up. Some of their previous boyfriends have been in prison, most of them were on drugs, most were controlling assholes, etc. Where does that get them? Knocked up in their teens, having multiple kids with different fathers, dealing with mental, physical, and sexual abuse, and so on. My sister’s life is mostly together now that she’s in her 40s and married (I’m hones…
/r/PurplePillDebate07/03/25 05:56 PM

Like...? I can't speak for all feminists, obviously, but if a guy wants to be a SAHD and his wife be the breadwinner, more power to him. If a guy likes hobbies that aren't traditionally "masculine," you do you bro. If a guy doesn't look traditionally masculine, we come in all shapes and sizes, it's all good. Conversely, if a guy wants to be the breadwinner and wants a traditional SAHM and homemaker, it's all good as long as his wife agrees to that life...it's not as practical in today's economy,…
/r/PurplePillDebate07/11/24 07:50 AM

Don't forget that pregnancy is inherently risky. People have already died or suffered lasting damage due to abortion bans here in Texas.
/r/PurplePillDebate07/11/24 07:35 AM

I'm a woman, and I care about men's issues. I have brothers, a father, uncles, cousins, all of whom I love and support. Why wouldn't I care about issues that affect them?
/r/PurplePillDebate07/11/24 07:32 AM

She's not wrong. Trump only cares about himself. His toadies only care about themselves, and are willing to lick Trump's boots if it means furthering their own agendas. They don't give a shit about average men, especially POC. If you're not rich and not white, you're as screwed as us women and queer people.
/r/PurplePillDebate07/11/24 07:28 AM

For real. This is absolutely insane, and I just hope to God that they don't manage to implement even a fraction of what they've promised, because otherwise I don't think I'll make it.
/r/PurplePillDebate06/11/24 09:36 AM
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This. All of this.
/r/PurplePillDebate12/10/24 05:11 AM
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I feel like most people would want to believe their child. I don't think I'd be the exception. Ultimately though, it's hard to know how I'd react or how supportive I'd be. It's not a situation I've ever been in or will be in anytime soon, since I neither have kids nor particularly want them. I do believe that parents should be unconditionally loving to their children, but even so, loving does not equal enabling or supportive of everything they do. If there wasn't a shadow of a doubt that my chil…
/r/PurplePillDebate10/10/24 07:30 AM
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There won't be little Calebs running with a smile to daddy either, because Caleb is a deadbeat. I have no respect for deadbeat parents. Children need stable parents; it doesn't matter if Caleb is populating the earth if those kids end up barely functional because of their shitty upbringing. The world doesn't need more unstable and unhappy people. If I were their grandma, I'd be absolutely heartbroken. I don't really intend on having kids, but it's hard enough to see my nephews struggling because…
/r/PurplePillDebate21/09/24 06:14 AM
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Therapy generally only works if the person is willing to participate. A person who is unhappy with their lives is more likely to agree to treatment, at least in my experience. I admittedly don't know much about how treatment for sociopathy and narcissism works, but it'd be a struggle to get an asshole who is happy with his life to agree to treatment anyway. They'd be unlikely to see anything wrong. You can suggest it, but they're not likely to agree. Unfortunately, I have a sister like that. I c…
/r/PurplePillDebate21/09/24 06:08 AM
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If my child's happiness comes at the cost of others, I'm not going to be supportive of that. I have a sister who is an asshole. I'm not going to be all melodramatic and call her evil, because she's not, but she's also not a very nice person. She hurt my parents and siblings so much over the years. She was a user and abuser who only ever comes to my sister or my dad (her stepdad) when she wanted something. My dad is a very family-oriented man, and she is happy to take advantage of that. She ignor…
/r/PurplePillDebate21/09/24 05:56 AM
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Right? "Evil" doesn't have to be reserved for the worst of the worst. Anyone who puts so much hurt out into the world, even if they didn't kill someone, is evil. OP's hypothetical womanizer is not evil, necessarily, but he is awful. No parent wants an awful child. I have a sister who is an asshole, and it hurts my parents a lot that she is how she is.
/r/PurplePillDebate21/09/24 05:28 AM
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Adam, obviously. I think most parents want their child to be a good person. We need more good in this world. There are way too many Calebs, and not enough Adams. If I raised a child like Caleb, I would be so ashamed that I raised someone who puts so much hurt out into the world. I'd see it as a failure on my part. I can be empathetic towards Adam's struggles, of course. I am autistic. I have social anxiety. I have chronic depression and anxiety. I am not successful or happy with where I am in li…
/r/PurplePillDebate21/09/24 05:24 AM
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If there's a secret bank account, there's something wrong either with the person or with the relationship.
/r/PurplePillDebate21/09/24 04:45 AM
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Here's the thing: you are well within your rights to ask for a paternity test, but in doing so you are telling your partner that you think there's a good chance that she has been unfaithful. It is not unusual or unexpected if she loses love for you over that. After all, cheating is so damn disrespectful, I don't blame other women for being offended over that kind of accusation.
/r/PurplePillDebate21/09/24 04:33 AM
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You really don't know that many women, do you? Your circle and mine are completely different. Lots of women enjoy history. I know about as many women who are interested in some aspect of history as I do men. I know even more women who like and know a lot about LOTR than women who like history. LOTR isn't exactly niche, it's one of the most influential fantasy stories ever written. I also don't know many women who watch a lot of reality TV. I do occasionally, albeit not the relationship crap.
/r/PurplePillDebate20/09/24 02:35 AM
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It doesn't matter, at least not to me. Which name you take or if you decide to hyphenate is a personal preference. It's up to the couple to come to an agreement. Frankly, I wasn't aware this was an issue with some feminists. It seems like a trivial thing to worry about. There are more pressing issues.
/r/PurplePillDebate19/09/24 07:23 AM
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I was not a history or political science major, however literally all of my required social studies courses were taught by women. Out of curiosity, I checked the current faculty of the history department at my alma mater, and it looks like it's about 1/3 women. About the same for the poli-sci department. At a large southern public university, I think that tracks.
/r/PurplePillDebate19/09/24 05:59 AM
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Legacy is a weird-ass thing to get hung up about, not gonna lie. While one's family history may be important to them (and them alone unless they're famous in some way), there's typically no benefit to society as a whole for your surname or lineage to continue or even be documented. Also, abortion isn't a "petty issue," because women are actually dying and becoming permanently injured by abortion bans. If by "free stuff" you mean the government actually taking care of its people by ensuring that …
/r/PurplePillDebate19/09/24 05:46 AM
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I haven't personally noticed this, but I do have a relatively small social circle, so my experience there doesn't mean much. If there is a difference between men and women there, I'm inclined to believe that it's mainly because men don't have to carry or birth the kids, and they still don't have as much societal pressure to be "present." That's changing, thankfully, but change is slow. For now, raising kids is still generally seen as a "woman's job."
/r/PurplePillDebate19/09/24 05:25 AM
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It's never a good idea to trust your financial stability to another person if you can avoid it.
/r/PurplePillDebate18/09/24 06:24 PM
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It's not even shocking when you think about it. You're growing a whole ass human, moving around your internal structures to make room and sapping your body's nutrients, and then pushing it through a hole that it barely fits through (and sometimes straight up doesn't, necessitating major surgery to make sure that you both don't die). Pregnancy and childbirth are gory processes. There's a reason why childbirth is such a common killer of young women in times and places without access to modern medi…
/r/PurplePillDebate18/09/24 06:07 PM
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To be fair, it's artificial scarcity thanks to a greedy capitalist society, but the end result is the same. I still can't afford a house.
/r/PurplePillDebate18/09/24 04:59 PM
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Whether or not one wants children should be discussed at length before getting married. If one partner wants kids and the other doesn't, that's a major incompatibility. It doesn't really matter how perfect the relationship is otherwise or which side "wins," there's going to be resentment from the other partner. Most childfree men and women don't feel like they're missing out, because not everyone feels that parenthood is for them. Personally, I think that a domestic life sounds like a living Hel…
/r/PurplePillDebate18/09/24 04:45 PM
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Hold up...you don't think women's tastes are varied? Maybe online it skews towards tall muscular guys, but in my experience, that's more a male power fantasy thing than a real women's actual tastes thing. Of course, there are plenty of women who are into that, but women are individuals like men are. They have a variety of tastes. Granted, my "straight women I know very well" circle is mostly limited to older people, since I'm super introverted and not even straight myself (and I am starting to g…
/r/PurplePillDebate05/09/24 07:23 PM
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...Does anyone here actually think that's advice though? Not only is it not possible to switch your sexuality on a whim (believe me, I've tried), but aren't gay men notoriously picky?
/r/PurplePillDebate05/09/24 12:52 AM

What women are encouraging each other to accuse their partners of cheating for normal crap like that? You must know some shitty women, because the women in my life NEVER do stupid shit to their partners like this. The last time I've seen anyone act like that was in high school. Maybe my idiot sister would've done that in her 20s and 30s, but she's not a nice person in general. Again, raise your standards if your partner baselessly accuses you of cheating. Respect yourself more than that.
/r/PurplePillDebate27/08/24 07:25 PM

It's not acceptable for women to cheat. Where on earth did you get that from? I don't care if men want to ask for paternity tests, I really don't, but it needs to be said that most women will lose love if they're accused of being unfaithful. That's just how it is. I assume you men would also lose feelings if your partner accused you of cheating just because you were scrolling on your phone? If not, well, I don't even know what to say about that. Up your standards maybe.
/r/PurplePillDebate27/08/24 07:13 PM

Jealousy doesn't look good on anyone.
/r/PurplePillDebate27/08/24 07:04 PM

https://apnews.com/article/pregnant-women-emergency-room-ectopic-er-edd66276d2f6c412c988051b618fb8f9 https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/03/19/1239376395/louisiana-abortion-ban-dangerously-disrupting-pregnancy-miscarriage-care
/r/PurplePillDebate18/08/24 10:31 AM
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I don't see how it's a red flag to expect both partners to equally contribute to raising the children they produced, but okay.
/r/PurplePillDebate18/08/24 02:01 AM
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There are a lot of reasons. 1) Kids are expensive. Even if you are doing pretty well for yourself and your partner, that does not mean that you are doing well enough to bring a child into the mix. 2) Kids are time consuming. That is at least 18 years of your life that you've given up to raise this tiny person into a (hopefully) fully functional human being, and they need a lot of attention especially in their early years. If you are already struggling with work-life balance, there isn't going to…
/r/PurplePillDebate17/08/24 09:55 PM
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I know some dads who are excellent fathers, mine included. He was absolutely the better parent to my siblings and I, really to the point that we (including my half-siblings from my mom) are much closer to him than our mom. But I also have known dads who see doing any sort of childcare as "helping out" rather than, you know, parenting your own kid. Let's just be honest here. Culturally, y'all are held to MUCH lower standards regarding childcare and domestic duties. A lot of dads can get away with…
/r/PurplePillDebate17/08/24 09:01 PM
25

There are also cases where ectopic pregnancies (which are 100% fatal if left untreated and are never going to be viable) where women were denied treatment due to abortion bans. Also, because of abortion bans, OBGYNs are fleeing red states because they don't want to risk getting into legal trouble. If that trend continues, it'll be harder and harder to access reproductive healthcare at all. Without access to adequate reproductive care, it could be extremely risky to become pregnant. After all, co…
/r/PurplePillDebate17/08/24 08:52 PM
1

My sister got into an age-gap relationship with her fiancée. It's nothing super crazy, I think 8 or 9 years, but it seemed like a lot when they first got together (we were in our early 20s). Even if I thought so, I wasn't too concerned, and they've been together for nearly a decade so it obviously worked out fine. I have no idea if anybody else even thought about the age difference at all. Personally, I don't start feeling super concerned unless 1) the younger partner is still a teenager, or 2) …
/r/PurplePillDebate06/08/24 07:11 AM
7

No, I can't say that I've ever had another woman confide to me that maybe women shouldn't vote. I'm a girl's girl, most of my friends have been women and I have four sisters to boot, so it's not like there has never been any opportunity. Sometimes I'll half-jokingly lament about how stupid the general population is and how they probably shouldn't vote, but neither women nor men are actually dumber than the other. Besides, I'm not actually willing to go down that slippery slope. Seriously, think …
/r/PurplePillDebate05/08/24 08:48 AM
2

So...as a younger disabled woman, I'm screwed then? We don't need a military state, particularly not one that disenfranchises an already marginalized group of citizens.
/r/PurplePillDebate05/08/24 08:31 AM
1

IDK, I know a lot of men who are at least open to the idea of being a father (and I do mean taking an active role in parenting). Most of them are in my family though, on my dad's side actually. His mother and father were great role models. They had very traditional gender roles for their time and religion, with grandma being a homemaker and grandpa being a working man, but my dad and aunts/uncles were still close to him because he made time for his kids. My dad and uncles turned out to be pretty…
/r/PurplePillDebate25/07/24 08:21 AM
1

It entirely depends on the couple. Many stepparents are like Cinderella's wicked stepmother, but others can end up being more of a parent to their children than the child's biological mother/father. I know several couples where the first marriage failed because the other partner was a total asshole, including my mother's ex-husband. My dad wasn't childless, he had my eldest sister who was 20 when he married my mom, but he did end up becoming more of a dad to my siblings than their biological fat…
/r/PurplePillDebate18/07/24 12:17 AM
1

I think a distinction needs to be made between assuming that all men are predators and being cautious around strangers. When I was very young, my parents wouldn't let us stay over at anyone's house if they didn't know the parents (and I do mean parents, plural). Other parents wouldn't let their kids stay over at our place if they didn't know my mom and dad. Fair enough. It's less of an assumption that all strangers will hurt you or your loved ones (especially children who are more at risk) and k…
/r/PurplePillDebate17/07/24 08:15 PM
22

It depends on who you're talking to and when. Wearing minimal clothing during summer or if you're doing heavy exercise is more comfortable. You see men do the same. Sometimes you just want to feel pretty. Compliments feel good, too, although not necessarily from men. And yes, some women do dress provocatively for attention.
/r/PurplePillDebate17/07/24 07:52 AM
2

Which honestly causes its own problems. Neither blue collar work nor white collar work are great for your body in excess. Better life-work balance would help.
/r/PurplePillDebate14/07/24 08:38 AM
2

Oh, I know, I just think dowries are insane and it makes me a little nauseous if I'm honest. I'm just your standard white American, so although I know it happens, it isn't a part of my culture. We're not even fundamentalist Christians, so my social circle doesn't follow strict gender roles or anything like that. I'm very pro men and women having choices in what roles they play in relationships and life in general.
/r/PurplePillDebate03/07/24 04:52 PM
12

Holy fuck...
/r/PurplePillDebate02/07/24 07:26 PM
1

In places where it's legal and regulated, I don't have a problem with it. It's not legal and regulated where I live, so I have a lot of problems with it. Mostly I don't want people to end up unwittingly supporting a human trafficking operation. I do have an issue with the attitude you have regarding relationships. Genuine love and desire do exist. Perhaps it's rarer than I imagined it was growing up, but that doesn't mean that it's all a fairy tale. I don't know how to prove that to someone who …
/r/PurplePillDebate01/07/24 05:57 AM
4

Two things: first of all, it's not jealousy that makes older women concerned about age-gap relationships. Women in their late teens and early 20s aren't kids anymore, but they are still inexperienced and immature because of the life stage that they're at. There is usually a power imbalance given that the older adult has had the time to get settled and have experiences. By default, it's not an ideal dynamic for a young woman, nor would it be ideal for a young man if we were talking about a cougar…
/r/PurplePillDebate01/07/24 04:10 AM
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Don't forget older women who were once that naive younger woman who was once involved with an older man. I've spoken to a lot of women older than I am who were once in a relationship with a much older man. They do express concern, because a new adult in their late teens or early 20s is still inexperienced and immature.
/r/PurplePillDebate01/07/24 03:17 AM
3

Marriage is a personal decision. Nobody should be convincing you that it's a good idea or not a good idea. I don't plan on marrying either, but I also don't plan on building a family. It's not really anyone's business but your own. Now, there are legal and financial benefits to marriage, hence why same-sex couples fought so hard for the right to marry. I don't personally know the ins and outs (as I said, I'm not married). You also have a very cynical view of relationships in general as well as d…
/r/PurplePillDebate21/06/24 09:31 AM
1

Shouldn't that be the child's choice?
/r/PurplePillDebate21/06/24 09:02 AM
2

Considering how many of my health issues seem to be hereditary, I am perfectly content with my genes never being passed on. Plus, the whole "pregnancy and childbirth" thing freaks me out like you wouldn't believe. Even in a normal pregnancy, what it does to one's body is goddamned nightmare fuel.
/r/PurplePillDebate16/06/24 07:32 AM
2

All I have to say about that is...LMAO! It was common to bury emotions or find alternative coping mechanisms such as alcohol. That's what my grandpa did. People who couldn't force a smile and act like nothing was wrong were simply locked up.
/r/PurplePillDebate12/06/24 09:06 AM
1

Bizarre.
/r/PurplePillDebate29/05/24 05:18 AM
1

...Are people bothered by that? Like, cool, they took care of their own needs while respecting their partner's. That's a good thing, right?
/r/PurplePillDebate29/05/24 05:01 AM

It's really not a woman/man thing. Humans are horny. You can't tell me that every man who has sex goes into it willing to shoulder the consequences if he impregnates someone?
/r/PurplePillDebate21/05/24 12:20 AM
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Perhaps, if that's what matters to you. Lonely women don't necessarily care about shallow attention, validation, or power over thirsty guys. Like many lonely men, they crave a deeper connection.
/r/PurplePillDebate24/04/24 05:14 PM
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Sure, why not? Getting a million horny messages doesn't matter if you're looking for something more. Dick pics (or I suppose vulva/boob pics in your hypothetical) don't cure loneliness. Number 3, a lot of online interactions are awkward and forced at first. It's ideal to say something (sane and not too horny, I want to emphasize) that makes you stand out, but also don't take it personally if you don't end up clicking with the other person. Number 4 is depressing. When you are just looking for a …
/r/PurplePillDebate24/04/24 12:28 PM

Ick. What a terrible day to be literate. ...Actually, didn't Zeus become a bear at one point to woo some mortal woman? I remember him becoming a swan and a bull, but I can't remember if he ever turned into a bear. Whatever, it's all weird and gross.
/r/PurplePillDebate23/04/24 02:50 AM

It's true that a lot of predators will kill just for the hell of it. I'm sure I'm not the only person to witness a cat killing a small animal and leaving the carcass to rot. Killing even when they're not hungry is a matter of survival for many animals, given that they never can know when their next meal will be. Most predators have pretty shitty success rates, and there's a hell of a lot of energy and risk in hunting. With North American black or brown bears, you'll probably be okay as long as y…
/r/PurplePillDebate23/04/24 02:45 AM
3

It doesn't even occur to you that there could be other reasons why women might want to wear makeup, does it? Even if it isn't your thing, you do understand that fashion exists as a concept, right?
/r/PurplePillDebate10/04/24 12:23 PM
2

Literally makeup is just another aspect of fashion. It is in the same category as hair, clothes, or body modifications. It's a form of self-expression...or social conformity, depending on the application.
/r/PurplePillDebate10/04/24 12:17 PM
2

How do you know this?
/r/PurplePillDebate10/04/24 12:13 PM
2

I don't think there's any point to me to me replying to this post, because you guys won't believe women's opinions on this anyway. I'm not a fan of makeup because I have sensory issues, but I can say that women like makeup for the same reasons that anyone likes certain clothes, hairstyles, or body modifications. It's not necessarily to cover up something they're insecure about, although it can be. Mostly it's just another aspect of fashion, which is a form of self-expression. Sure, sometimes wom…
/r/PurplePillDebate10/04/24 12:09 PM
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If someone is having trouble dating, it's highly unlikely that the issue is just their looks. Any trip to Walmart will show you that ugly people get dates. Looks are subjective anyway. While there are conventional standards of beauty, trends vary by culture and are constantly changing. It does pay to be conventionally beautiful, but it's neither necessary if you have other tools at your disposal (such as charisma or humor) nor is it enough to keep a relationship going. But what do I know? I'm ce…
/r/ExRedPill09/04/24 12:18 PM
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I highly doubt that cheating has increased. There's no reason for it to. Cheaters are garbage, but demanding a paternity test is a fast track to ruining your relationship whatever the results. Trust is always essential for a healthy relationship, and this is true on both sides. If she has been loyal, demanding a paternity test tells her that you don't trust her. Men totally have the right to ask for one, but they should be prepared for the end of their relationship before they do that. Also...ye…
/r/PurplePillDebate04/04/24 02:40 PM
2

Even if anyone cared about "plain Janes and cheerleaders," even teenagers can't easily be sorted into archetypes. Cheerleading is an extracurricular activity, not a personality. Some personalities may be drawn to certain hobbies and interests more often, but it's not a hard rule.
/r/PurplePillDebate04/04/24 02:24 PM
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Not to mention how predatory and deeply problematic the whole sex tourism industry generally is. I don't have much faith that a passport bro is going to care enough to make sure any woman they get with wasn't trafficked. There's also an aspect of racism and fetishizing (plus the obvious misogyny) that is really gross, to say the least. Damn right I'm going to shame them for that.
/r/PurplePillDebate04/04/24 01:57 PM
2

Why not? It's like the proverb, it takes a village to raise a child. Personally, I think that's the ideal situation. We don't live in an ideal world, so it's not always possible. I get that. Still, I think that children benefit from families and communities that look out for one another in that way. My dad's side of the family is huge and relatively tight knit. We didn't have a multigenerational household most of the time (although there was a period where we were living with my older sister, he…
/r/PurplePillDebate26/03/24 11:53 AM
11

Aw, dang, I also turned 30 last year but I didn't get mine. How disappointing. Who is in charge here, I demand my broomstick!
/r/PurplePillDebate26/03/24 04:20 AM
10

Is 5'6 really so unacceptable? As a 5'0 woman, I honestly barely notice if a guy is short unless he's shorter than I am (very unusual).
/r/PurplePillDebate26/03/24 04:18 AM
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For real. The healthiest relationships I know of are pretty equal in terms of looks and income. My paternal grandparents had as close to a storybook romance as you can get in this world. Neither of them were conventionally beautiful people. Very average, almost borderline unattractive. Grandpa was in the military since WWII; decent-ish benefits, not a lot of money. Still, grandma at least was the kindest person I've ever met, and from stories about grandpa, he's been described as a bit of a curm…
/r/PurplePillDebate26/03/24 03:52 AM

First point...maybe. Women tend to be choosier than men. Second point, no. Granted, I'm ace, but even my straight friends and family would rather be single than in a shitty relationship. I have a brother right now who has been single a while because he thinks he would be a shitty partner. He wants to work on himself before pursuing a relationship. Third point, maybe. That said, I think beauty is a lot more subjective than a lot of people want to admit.
/r/PurplePillDebate19/03/24 04:48 AM
1

This isn't the victimhood olympics. Just because white women enjoy some degree of privilege over our non-white counterparts doesn't mean that hooray, feminism won, we're on equal standing with men. Just because we're not essentially property anymore doesn't mean that we can't call out injustices. It also took a long ass time to get to that point. From Abigail Adams writing her husband to ask him to "remember the ladies" to the 19th Amendment was a full 144 years. Hell, it literally wasn't until …
/r/PurplePillDebate17/03/24 11:58 PM
1

"Black people aren't oppressed, we've had a black president!" That's what you sound like right now.
/r/PurplePillDebate17/03/24 11:25 PM
1

Apparently, women aren't also sometimes black, nor are women ever enslaved, tortured, raped, or murdered.
/r/PurplePillDebate17/03/24 11:22 PM
0

Yep, hence the /s. You're 100% correct that it is okay to age.
/r/ExRedPill12/03/24 09:57 AM
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I think it’s because men technically can have kids when they’re older while the baby factory gets fully shut down at a certain point with women, although at an older age than most redpillers would like to admit. Either way, the biological clock is not quite as obvious for guys. There’s also a certain level of cope involved I think. They didn’t get the girls that they wanted when they were younger, so they say that all women like hot older men. And of course they’ll age gracefully and be a hot ol…
/r/ExRedPill10/03/24 12:18 PM
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Hold up...men can't get lower standards, but you won't "clean up someone else's mess" and choose to date an older woman? Do you not see the contradiction there? That aside, you do realize that not all older single women are single moms, right? Now sure, if you want to have biological children, it's best to marry before age 40. Mid-to-late 20s for both partners is probably the best time, but even if you're past that, it's not too late. Women can have children well into their 30s. While it's not i…
/r/PurplePillDebate10/03/24 09:29 AM
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Not in my experience. Most of the women in my life want a partner, not a provider. It’s 2024, us women can provide for ourselves. I also have to chuckle when people mention “protector.” I know of absolutely no one who looks for that in a partner. They have different tastes. Some like men with masculine features, others are into femboys. My sister dated a lot of really geeky-looking guys before she met her fiancée. Masculine in their own way I guess. My cousin never really grew out of her emo pha…
/r/PurplePillDebate15/02/24 07:26 AM
2

Dude, I don't have a horse in that race, not personally anyway. I'm a fully celibate ace woman. However, I do believe that only morally bankrupt societies let their children go hungry when they don't have to. I believe that parents (and whether they like it or not, that child still shares 50% of the father's DNA) should provide for their children, if not physically, then financially. It isn't about the woman at all. It's about taking responsibility for the life you created. It isn't so easy for …
/r/PurplePillDebate28/01/24 05:13 PM
3

Nope. The child when it is born are the obligation of the parents, both. However, a fetus cannot survive outside of its mother's body, often at great cost to that woman. While I'm not personally comfortable with the concept of abortion, I do believe that the life and welfare of the woman takes priority. Every person has a right to bodily autonomy. As such, my personal feelings are kind of moot. So while I don't think I'd have the heart to get an abortion for myself even though I do not want kids…
/r/PurplePillDebate28/01/24 04:39 PM
4

While that's not wrong, it's always good to be aware of your own biases so that you can better counter them.
/r/PurplePillDebate28/01/24 03:53 AM
2

Pro-lifers aren't consistent. They say that abortion is murder, but many support the death penalty for women who get abortions and doctors who perform them. Many of them also want to deny care for a woman with an ectopic pregnancy (and other life-threatening conditions), which not only will never be viable, but also threatens the life of the mother. They also oppose abortion in cases where the fetus is incompatible with life, often ending in stillbirth or death soon after birth. See Kate Cox as …
/r/PurplePillDebate28/01/24 03:50 AM
3

A woman is not entitled to a man's money, but his child is. That kid never asked to be born after all. Again, if you don't want a kid, use a condom and/or get a vasectomy. Hopefully there will be a day where men will have more birth control options, but for the time being, it's those or abstinence.
/r/PurplePillDebate28/01/24 03:34 AM
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Or wear a condom and/or get a vasectomy. Men don't currently have as many birth control options as women do, sure, but if you really don't want a kid, y'all can at least do that much.
/r/PurplePillDebate28/01/24 03:28 AM
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My maternal grandparents were forced to marry each other because he knocked her up. Their families were Catholic and it was the 50s. They were 13 and 16. That marriage was so unhealthy and did not last. When the kids were grown, they separated, but my mom had a seriously dysfunctional childhood. I never met my maternal grandparents, because grandma died before I was born and mom kept us away from grandpa. We had a very brief phone call when he was on his deathbed, and that was it. My paternal gr…
/r/PurplePillDebate18/01/24 08:04 PM
9

Okay. I have an aunt (mid-60s) who has been single by choice. AFAIK, there are no regrets on that front. I’m 30, single, and while I would be happier with more platonic relationships, I don’t crave attention from men. I get that I’m still fairly young and things could change, but so far I’m good. I’m sure that there are lots of women who grow older and feel incomplete because they’re single, but a lot of us single ladies are perfectly content. There are also a lot of women who want a relationshi…
/r/PurplePillDebate18/01/24 07:37 PM
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There’s a reason why boomer humor includes jokes where the punchline is basically “I hate my spouse.” Also calling marriage the “ball and chain,” and anything related to that. My grandmother was very loyal to my grandfather even after his death. Part of that was her faith, but I do think that she loved him very much. When she died, she wanted to be buried next to him. I think that she provided a great example of healthy relationships for her children, because only my dad has ever divorced and he…
/r/PurplePillDebate18/01/24 07:25 PM
4

IDK, a lot of women I know find men who pick up the slack around the home to be really sexy. A lot of media geared towards women show the softer, nurturing, and more domestic side of men. I feel like a lot of men are more hesitant to stay at home with the kids because of how it will look to other men than out of fear of being less attractive to their partners. Not that it matters who stays home anyway, who can afford to have a SAHP at all in this economy?
/r/PurplePillDebate16/01/24 07:37 PM

Like...the police barely take sexual assault claims from women seriously (harassment even less so...if there's no actual violence, it's usually dismissed). It's honestly worse for men in that regard. I have no idea why law enforcement doesn't take sexual crimes seriously except in very specific circumstances, such as male perps raping/molesting prepubescent children (there's an overkill amount of suspicion surrounding adult men who work with or take care of children as well). I'm not saying that…
/r/PurplePillDebate31/12/23 07:54 PM
3

Most women don't get into abusive relationships. Those that do end up in abusive relationships do so for a variety of reasons. Some are love-bombed and don't see the red flags until they're good and stuck. Some are just broken people. It's also not limited to women.
/r/PurplePillDebate29/12/23 04:33 AM
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My older sister's bio dad was apparently a pretty awful person, at least if the stories I've heard about him are to be believed. She didn't have much of a relationship with him until he was actively dying, and then suddenly it was like the sun shone out of his ass...but I digress. She has had four kids with 3-4 different fathers (I think she admitted to cheating on the father of her sons, so it's possible the second son has a different father? I can't confirm it though). She tends to have a pret…
/r/PurplePillDebate29/12/23 04:24 AM
1

In my experience, ND people are more compatible with other ND people in general, so I'd bet that there are a lot of ND women who would date ND men. I'm not straight, so I personally wouldn't (it's the man part that's the issue, not the ND part).
/r/PurplePillDebate25/12/23 10:30 PM
1

I might be a weirdo in saying this, but I really like it when guys are in "nurturing" professions like healthcare, elder care, childcare, or animal care. Education (any level) or STEM are good, too. Salary doesn't really matter to me. I'm not "virtue signaling" or whatever, but someone in those careers hopefully has either compassion for others and/or some degree of natural curiosity, traits that I personally find attractive. Having money says nothing about character. Only in the long run would …
/r/PurplePillDebate19/12/23 01:37 AM
2

As it stands, people who may want children are being discouraged from having them because of how crazy expensive it is and because there are no legal protections for parents in the workplace. I don't have a problem with economic incentives for parents, even as someone who will intends to stay childfree and single, but we should start by removing the roadblocks.
/r/PurplePillDebate17/12/23 03:19 AM

Women as a whole don't really condone cheating. If you're going to assume that any women you get with will cheat on you, you have some issues with yourself that you need to work through.
/r/PurplePillDebate17/12/23 02:44 AM

1) People have different opinions on the specifics of what gets done by who, but given that both partners are probably working these days, housework and childcare should be split roughly evenly. Either way, communication is key. 2) If you are a parent, you need to actually spend time with your kids. That's not even just for the sake of your spouse, but the kids as well, perhaps even especially. They're little people in and of their own right, and nobody should be a parent IMO if they aren't will…
/r/PurplePillDebate17/12/23 02:27 AM
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Most people date other people within their socioeconomic class. Your aunt is definitely not the norm.
/r/PurplePillDebate17/12/23 01:55 AM
3

Sex should not be an obligation. If you see it that way, that's very sad. There shouldn't be infidelity involved in any relationship, but not everyone is a nice person. I don't think that there's anything that we can do about that, unfortunately.
/r/PurplePillDebate17/12/23 01:20 AM
2

You can't be serious...right? Please tell me that you're not serious.
/r/PurplePillDebate17/12/23 01:09 AM
1

Yeah, that's nonsense.
/r/PurplePillDebate06/12/23 05:33 PM
12

I'm not in the medical field, but I'm a chronic illness patient. That does seem accurate from my experience.
/r/PurplePillDebate06/12/23 06:07 AM
3

Nah dude, that sounds like actual Hell to me. The domestic life works for some people, and all the power to them. I'm not one to tell anyone else how they should live their lives. That said, I noped out of that scene a long time ago. A traditional hetero relationship with traditional roles? *shudder*
/r/PurplePillDebate06/12/23 06:01 AM
1

I'm no man, but it doesn't seem like your guy friend is being 100% platonic. Hugs and cuddles are okay, even the occasional kiss on the cheek depending on your culture, but if he keeps asking...I don't know. Especially if he's escalating it. Did you express to him that you're not comfortable about it? If you have and he's not respecting your boundaries, that's a big problem. I do believe that some people are just more physically affectionate than others, even platonically. My dad's side of the f…
/r/PurplePillDebate17/06/23 05:32 AM

Divorce doesn't have to be terrible. People change over time, and sometimes aren't compatible as they grow. Nobody should be stuck in a relationship where they're not happy. If counseling and negotiating doesn't work, it's okay to go your separate ways.
/r/PurplePillDebate06/04/23 02:06 AM
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I mean, I live in a suburb of a relatively large city, and most of the people I know don't live like that. They're usually too busy with the daily grind tbh. Not to mention most of my friends/family who are around my age or older are married with children and are busy with everything that comes with that (although granted, one sister was into the party life even after four kids and one step-kid...she wasn't a particularly good mom or wife though, and her choice in men was questionable as well). …
/r/PurplePillDebate27/03/23 12:52 PM
1

Honestly, I think that masculinity and femininity are kind of bullshit concepts anyway. Gender roles hurt everyone, but particularly those who do not conform to their assigned role. On a personal note, I'd rather run away and rough it in the wilderness than be a housewife.
/r/PurplePillDebate13/03/23 10:54 AM
0

I get your point, but in general neither conforming to nor rejecting traditional roles is necessarily going to be a good or bad choice by default. It depends on the person, their partner, and their life circumstances whether it works out well for them or not.
/r/PurplePillDebate13/03/23 10:48 AM
2

Noooope. Addiction is a bitch to deal with.
/r/PurplePillDebate09/03/23 05:48 AM
3

Women are allowed to show emotions such as sadness and vulnerability, men generally are looked down for that. So women come across as “more emotional” because men are encouraged to bottle up their feelings. Since men are “not emotional” due to that socialization, and perhaps because men held the most power in western societies until very recently, they’re considered the “logical” sex. This doesn’t apply to anger for some reason. Women who show anger are often “hysterical” or “bitchy,” but for me…
/r/PurplePillDebate08/03/23 11:28 AM
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I did say I don't make a distinction between men and women, but older teens and early 20-somethings are barely adults and frankly are still figuring shit out. They're figuring out who they are as people. They're figuring out where they fit in to the world. And they're still figuring out how to relate to people. When it comes to relationships, most are still incredibly naive. Once again, their brains are still not developed all the way. Literally. Teenagers, even older ones around 17-19, are stil…
/r/PurplePillDebate08/03/23 10:19 AM
5

Frankly that's an entirely different scenario, but if I lived in a different part of the world where driving wasn't such a necessity, I'd say probably. Other countries do actually have more stringent requirements to get a driver's license, but the US doesn't have pedestrian friendly laws or infrastructure or adequate public transportation in many areas. Driving is a necessary step towards independence, and teenagers are at an age where they need a certain level of independence so that they can d…
/r/PurplePillDebate08/03/23 09:39 AM
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There are exceptions to every rule, but I'm wary of relationships between a young person and a much older person. I don't personally differentiate between young men/older women or young women/older men (or hell, same-sex couples), because the issue is the difference in life stages and maturity. People in their teens and early 20s are generally inexperienced and less likely to spot red flags. They are barely considered adults, and are still developing as a person. Hell, brain development continue…
/r/PurplePillDebate08/03/23 08:17 AM
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Birth rates decline for a lot of reasons, but access to education is a major one, especially for girls. With education comes more economic opportunities, as well as sex education which helps prevent unwanted pregnancies. In the west, education is not only available to most people, but it is compulsory for most children. In the past (and in some developing nations today), people had more children for financial reasons (non-existent or lax child labor laws meant that children were a potential sour…
/r/PurplePillDebate04/03/23 01:05 PM
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Most women can easily get pregnant in their early-to-mid 30s. It's really not until your late 30s and into your 40s that getting pregnant and carrying to term starts to become more of an issue, assuming no health problems or other abnormalities, but even so it's not even terribly uncommon for women that age to have children even without fertility treatments. There are a lot of myths and plain bad information out there about women's fertility, and honestly human reproduction in general. It would …
/r/PurplePillDebate04/03/23 12:44 PM
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If it makes them feel better about themselves, I say go for it.
/r/PurplePillDebate22/02/23 11:53 PM
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Frankly? I don't know. I don't get it, and I probably never will. However, from speaking to people who are into kinks like that, they don't want a legitimately abusive partner. They don't want a back alley rape from a stranger. They just get off from role-playing and fantasizing. If everything is safe and consensual, it's not my business.
/r/PurplePillDebate20/02/23 05:04 AM
1

?
/r/PurplePillDebate20/02/23 04:57 AM
1

Right. Source? What cave paintings are you referring to exactly?
/r/PurplePillDebate20/02/23 04:56 AM
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IDK, most of the queer women I've met are pretty chill, too.
/r/PurplePillDebate20/02/23 03:07 AM
1

Source?
/r/PurplePillDebate20/02/23 03:00 AM
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I would assume most men enjoy engaging in fantasy like most women do, and are capable of separating reality from fiction. I play a number of survival games, and enjoy hunting virtual monsters as much as anyone. I highly doubt that an actual zombie apocalypse would be nearly so enjoyable.
/r/PurplePillDebate20/02/23 02:51 AM
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Fantasies are weird. Just because it's something that you like to imagine, that doesn't mean that it's something that you'd like to experience IRL. It's like tsundere girls in anime. Nobody actually wants a legitimately abusive partner, but it seems to be a common trope nonetheless. BDSM does seem to be a relatively common kink for whatever reason, but most people don't really seem to understand how to engage in your kink in a healthy way. Unfortunately, 50 Shades is the opposite of healthy. As …
/r/PurplePillDebate20/02/23 02:43 AM
2

I don't really understand people who would rather be in shitty relationships than be single. It sounds draining, honestly. Being single isn't a bad thing, and I don't know anyone who got free shit because boyfriend/husband. Granted, romance and sex never appealed to me anyway.
/r/PurplePillDebate20/02/23 02:29 AM
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I’ve never seen an actual feminist say that they’re cool with patriarchal norms in times of war. When it comes to conscription, the viewpoints I’ve run into are either everyone should serve in the military or nobody should be forced into service. With voluntary service, I haven’t run into a single feminist who has said that only men should be allowed to serve.
/r/PurplePillDebate19/02/23 11:30 PM
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Children are people. Every single one of us was a child once. They're not some punishment for people having unprotected sex, good lord. Yes, having children is selfish, but why should the child suffer for the bad decisions of their parents? That's assuming that the parents actually did make a bad decision to begin with. People with children, single or not, end up in poverty for a variety of reasons.
/r/PurplePillDebate07/02/23 02:49 AM
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It’s not just other people’s kids who are negatively affected by poverty 😑. Dammit, I’ve already explained how hard times can strike anyone, including average men, and how public education benefits everyone in society whether you have kids or not because of how it reduces poverty. Besides, it generally costs taxpayers more to pay for the effects of poverty than it costs to pay for welfare programs.
/r/PurplePillDebate07/02/23 01:37 AM
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There’s nothing stopping the average man from hitting hard times and needing some form of welfare. I know empathy is apparently foreign to you, but I pointed out that even if you don’t end up needing such programs yourself one day, reducing poverty has real benefits, such as stimulating the economy, increasing public health outcomes, and reducing crime. It’s not even just a “future of society” thing, we can see these benefits in our lifetimes. If that’s not enough, then well, I don’t know what t…
/r/PurplePillDebate07/02/23 01:11 AM
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Access to education reduces poverty. High rates of poverty weaken multiple aspects of society, including economic growth, public health outcomes, crime prevention, etc. Not having one’s physiological needs met limits productivity at school or work. Being in “survival mode” often means making decisions for the short term that aren’t ideal for the long term. It’s expensive as hell to be poor. A strong middle class with disposable income is extremely important for economic growth, which in turn is …
/r/PurplePillDebate07/02/23 12:48 AM
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It’s not just women who benefit from a healthy, fed, and educated populace.
/r/PurplePillDebate07/02/23 12:15 AM
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Civilized societies have safety nets for the good of all, because bad times can hit anyone at any time. We don’t live in a world where every bad thing that happens to us is deserved or because of our own mistakes. Yes, that includes poor people and single parents. Remember, spouses can die, become permanently disabled, can be abusive, or can abandon their families even after a child or children are born. Starving people are much less likely to escape poverty than people who are able to take care…
/r/PurplePillDebate06/02/23 11:52 PM
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Damn, either you’re really easy to please or you make a lot more than I ever did if 10 hours a week can get you everything you could need or want. Even if what you claim about most men is true, I’m curious as to where you think women would be a “poor replacement?” If society experienced a sudden drop in the workforce and employers had trouble filling positions, that would absolutely be a problem. I don’t see any way that women would suffer more than men would.
/r/PurplePillDebate14/01/23 12:06 AM
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Do y’all seriously have nothing else to gain from working outside of getting laid? No food in your bellies, no roof over your heads, no leisure or adventures? Like, if y’all want families, cool, but that’s not the only thing worth living for. The single people and childless couples that I know have plenty of motivation to work, especially in this economy. This whole idea that men are going to strike from society because women aren’t having babies with them is ludicrous.
/r/PurplePillDebate13/01/23 11:39 PM
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That’s what I heard, too. I wonder how honest the company actually was with her.
/r/PurplePillDebate02/01/23 08:05 AM
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Same for older men, but nobody shits on men for having kids later in life.
/r/PurplePillDebate02/01/23 08:03 AM
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Last October, the birth of twins from 27 year old frozen embryos was announced in the news. I’m not sure how long an egg, sperm, or embryo can stay frozen and still be viable, but apparently at least that long.
/r/PurplePillDebate02/01/23 08:01 AM
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That’s likely why my sister and I (fraternal twins) exist. Mom had us in her late 30s. We’re not even the youngest.
/r/PurplePillDebate02/01/23 07:55 AM
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My mom was 43 when she had my youngest sister. My parents are broke Catholics, so I’m certain no fertility treatments were involved. I’m not actually sure if she was even planned. Mom got a hysterectomy after. It’s not as hard to get pregnant in one’s 40s as most people seem to think. Yes, it’s easier in your 20s and 30s, and I believe that you’re more prone to miscarriage at that point, but it’s not impossible.
/r/PurplePillDebate02/01/23 07:52 AM
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Most women don’t seek higher education to attract a man. Perhaps a few do, but especially given the cost and amount of work that goes into it, most seek education and a career for the same reasons men would. To be self-sufficient. To have money for things that they need and enjoy. Because they found something they’re passionate about. So on and so forth. While love and relationships are important to most people, certainly, not everything in life is about attracting the opposite sex (or the same …
/r/PurplePillDebate02/01/23 07:28 AM
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Can confirm. I am extremely introverted. Never got asked out unless you count the couple of dates from my OLD attempts (I got very few messages or replies, and basically glommed on to anyone who gave me attention...not healthy, but I wasn’t in a healthy place at the time). Nothing ever went anywhere thank goodness and I realized that I was ace not long afterward, so it doesn’t bother me anymore, but dang as a teenager that is a blow to your ego. Also kind of funny that I’m a wannabe horse girl w…
/r/PurplePillDebate26/10/22 10:07 AM
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No dude, it’s an opinion. All people, men as well as women, are allowed to have whatever standards they want for a partner. It doesn’t matter how dumb it may seem to a bystander like you, it’s not your life and not your body.
/r/PurplePillDebate19/10/22 11:22 AM
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Seriously, it’s so weird.
/r/PurplePillDebate07/10/22 08:36 AM
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Absolutely not. My grandma was coerced into marrying my grandfather when they were both very young. My mother’s childhood was extremely dysfunctional because they stayed together “for the kids.” Not uncommon for unhappy couples with children, but it rarely ever goes well. My mom is now 65, and it still affects her. Her situation is unfortunately not uncommon. Divorce also doesn’t have to be a terrible thing. My dad divorced his first wife, but they remained cordial. My eldest sister was a child …
/r/PurplePillDebate28/09/22 09:06 AM
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Marriage is not necessarily better for a person than single life, and families aren’t necessarily going to choose someone that their child is compatible with. This isn’t like choking down kale because you know that it’s nutritious and will do your body good. Unhealthy marriages don’t make for healthy people or a healthy society, particularly if there’s no way out.
/r/PurplePillDebate28/09/22 01:33 AM
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Where are you that people and laws don’t tolerate shirtless men? Private businesses often have “no shirt, no shoes, no service” signs, but outside in public men are generally free to walk around with more skin exposed than a woman is allowed.
/r/PurplePillDebate28/09/22 01:29 AM
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I don’t know where you live, but in my area it isn’t uncommon to see guys walking around shirtless and in shorts in warmer weather (and being in Texas, that’s most of the time). We’re used to it.
/r/PurplePillDebate28/09/22 01:21 AM
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I hate that, and it has gotten worse since I now have chronic pain and circulation issues. I have a hard time using public bathrooms.
/r/PurplePillDebate28/09/22 12:57 AM
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Honestly, I wish I could wave a magic wand and get rid of the whole damn thing. Ovaries, uterus, all of it. Take the boobs, too, while you’re at it. It might help alleviate some of my back pain. I don’t think surgery is even an option since I’m young and don’t have anything apparently abnormal reproductively, but particularly as someone who isn’t interested in having kids, it’s a massive inconvenience.
/r/PurplePillDebate28/09/22 12:52 AM
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I just think it’s hypocritical. “Anger” is kind of a strong word, but I am perplexed as to why a guy would view the same behavior he’s engaging in as “disgusting” when applied to a potential partner.
/r/PurplePillDebate28/09/22 12:36 AM
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Damn, I thought I was cynical.
/r/PurplePillDebate28/09/22 12:17 AM
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Yeah, nah. I’m an ace woman, and would have a major problem if my family tried to arrange a marriage for me. As such, I don’t think that it’s right for the couple to have no say. Children are not an extension of their parents. It’s not their life to make that kind of decision for. I’m okay with the form of arranged marriage which is more or less the parents are matchmaking, but the couple has a say. Not my thing, but to each their own. Also keep in mind that not everyone has as nice of a family …
/r/PurplePillDebate28/09/22 12:15 AM
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I think there are a lot of people who would be happier single than tied to someone they aren’t in love with. This is one reason why I don’t necessarily view divorce as a bad thing. Relationships and dating aren’t always fair, but legally forcing monogamy or making divorce shameful again sounds like you’ll end up with more of that toxic “marriage is a prison” shit our parents and grandparents had. That’s before touching on abusive relationships.
/r/PurplePillDebate27/09/22 11:53 PM
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You aren’t a good man if you leave your wife because she gains weight.
/r/PurplePillDebate27/09/22 11:42 PM
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Honestly, yes, but frankly I don't know how to address something like that. It's not even a gendered thing, since many moms were involved with their sons in Boy Scouts.
/r/PurplePillDebate26/09/22 04:38 AM
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This is why I don't play with a mic.
/r/PurplePillDebate26/09/22 03:56 AM
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I was a Girl Scout from about kindergarten through second grade. Don't get me wrong, it was fun and I made friends with several of the girls in my troop, but there was definitely more of the friendship songs and crafts than camping and shit. I really wanted to go out and ride horses, do archery, learn survival skills, etc, like in the promotional material we got. We did go camping once, but it was honestly lame. The most fun any of the girls had was an impromptu hike my dad led. My brother was i…
/r/PurplePillDebate26/09/22 03:17 AM
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Sounds like the one camping trip I had in Girl Scouts. My brother was in Boy Scouts, and it was honestly more fun to go camping with him.
/r/PurplePillDebate26/09/22 02:58 AM
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I would hope that good men would recognize that dating a woman who is young enough to be his daughter or granddaughter is kind of creepy. They're in a totally different life stage. The younger party tends to have less experience and are usually more vulnerable. That's not always the case of course, but it seems like it so often is. Regarding discussions I've had with family members, they seem to see women who are a certain number of years younger than them as basically children. Not people who c…
/r/PurplePillDebate15/09/22 08:55 AM
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Seriously. A lot of people pretend that either all men or all women are a hive mind with the exact same wants and needs. Humanity doesn't work that way. We're all individuals.
/r/PurplePillDebate04/09/22 06:16 PM
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Legit curious, why do you think so?
/r/PurplePillDebate04/09/22 06:14 PM
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People call women who are promiscuous “sluts” and “whores.” That’s hardly empowering. Men who are promiscuous aren’t seen as much better, but historically they were definitely more accepted by society. Women’s virginity was a treasure. For men, it was a source of shame. That hasn’t changed much, unfortunately. Personally, I don’t care what anybody else does as long as they aren’t hurting someone. Live your life and let others live theirs.
/r/PurplePillDebate04/09/22 05:06 PM
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Yeah, no shit. That’s just disrespectful, and a lot of women won’t tolerate that behavior from their SO nearly as much as your girlfriend did. Cheating is not okay. It’s amazing to me that you’re acting like it’s some big revelation that women don’t like it when their SO cheats on them. But I guess some people need to hear it.
/r/ExRedPill29/08/22 11:22 PM
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Sadly, social awkwardness is a major roadblock with building any relationship, whether romantic or platonic. As an autistic woman, I've always had trouble making meaningful connections with others. It's a mixture of my own anxieties and possibly people judging the idiosyncrasies in my behavior, whether consciously or not. It's normal and natural to feel uneasy when something is "off" about another person and their behavior. It's our intuition, the same thing that allows humans to identify potent…
/r/PurplePillDebate26/08/22 02:31 PM
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I mean, as an ace woman I will take the money. That’s just me though.
/r/PurplePillDebate16/08/22 03:57 PM
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Can confirm. I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia at age 22. I also saw how difficult it is for my dad to care for my mom, who is also disabled (fibromyalgia, diabetes, COPD, bipolar). It sucks. My dad is under an incredible amount of stress to the point that, despite him being in very good shape for his age, we really worry about how it is affecting his health. Even if I wasn’t extremely ace, I wouldn’t want that burden on anyone.
/r/PurplePillDebate16/08/22 03:48 PM
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Media has really warped people's sense of what the "average person" looks like. A lot of pictures/videos are edited. Even lighting and position can make someone look better or worse than they do in person. It has been a thing for decades, but with better and more accessible editing technology as well as social media, I think it has definitely gotten worse.
/r/PurplePillDebate10/08/22 11:29 PM
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Keep in mind, women are still very much under-diagnosed when it comes to autism. Most of the early research on autism was done with boys. Girls present differently. As time goes on, that gap narrows. Whether boys really do have higher incidences of autism is unclear for this reason. I was also tested and diagnosed when I was 24. I didn't even have a section 504 when I was a kid in school, because I was able to mask well enough to pass with my peers and did well academically. That doesn't mean I …
/r/PurplePillDebate30/07/22 05:10 AM
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Are you me? Lol. I consider myself ace because frankly I've never felt arousal due to another human being (I honestly find my libido to be more of an annoyance than anything), but I do find the human figure to be beautiful in an artistic sort of way. This is particularly true for a body in motion. Genitalia, not so much.
/r/PurplePillDebate30/07/22 04:51 AM
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Well, I'm very ace, so depending on who, where, and the circumstances surrounding it, my reaction would be anywhere from bewilderment/embarrassment to concern to fearing for my safety. That's just me though.
/r/PurplePillDebate30/07/22 04:42 AM
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Seriously, if it was a strategy to turn off men, it's a pretty terrible one, lol. My friends who have dyed their hair do so because they like it. Hair is part of one's self-expression after all. I've known people with blue hair, green hair, Little Mermaid red hair, even multiple colors at once. I have not personally dyed my hair any unnatural colors, but I did dye my hair red back in high school (I used to want red curls, think Merida from Brave, but my natural hair is brown and very straight) a…
/r/PurplePillDebate29/07/22 03:44 PM
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Yeah, that's a cult leader.
/r/PurplePillDebate23/07/22 04:15 AM
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IKR? The only time I don't roll my eyes when "alphas" and "betas" are mentioned is if the conversation is about video games.
/r/PurplePillDebate23/07/22 04:15 AM
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I don't agree with this at all. Some people just aren't happy with monogamy, and that's okay. Everybody is an individual.
/r/PurplePillDebate23/07/22 04:14 AM
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What the hell are you talking about? Of course women don’t (and shouldn’t) need men for survival. Women are fully capable of pulling their weight. There is nothing naturally that prevents as much. Maybe it is a “first world privilege” to say that given how there are still parts of the world that actively oppress women, but even in those countries women aren’t helpless. They are just facing more challenges and more dangers, and hopefully one day soon they will overcome them. Romantic and sexual r…
/r/PurplePillDebate23/07/22 03:33 AM
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I've only been to services at Catholic churches, but I've attended events at protestant churches with friends who belonged to them. Yeah, most people are ancient. Young people (such as myself) are more likely to leave religion as a whole.
/r/PurplePillDebate16/07/22 10:45 PM
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...Why though?
/r/PurplePillDebate16/07/22 10:43 PM
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Seriously, that's freaking nuts to me. I can't speak for all churches and the women who attended (I personally left my church when I was around 18, and had doubts about my religious beliefs since I was 13-14), but I know that a lot of the women I know who were very religious wouldn't marry a man who wasn't super involved in church. If you don't follow the roles that their particular religion allotted for you, you weren't considered marriage material. It's less about being "church Chad" and more …
/r/PurplePillDebate16/07/22 10:41 PM
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I always find this to be so completely ludicrous, and often I think that most men confuse genuine kindness with doormats or the sort of NiceGuyTM tryhards who are only shallowly "nice" in order to get laid. There is nothing about kindness that is inherently unsexy. I don't think it's completely irrelevant either, particularly when you're looking for a LTR rather than a quick hook up. However, I do think that for most women, it isn't really enough by itself.
/r/PurplePillDebate16/07/22 10:16 PM
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I don't think it's a gendered thing at all. It's not all men and not all women, but yeah, as a whole human beings tend to be very shallow creatures.
/r/PurplePillDebate16/07/22 09:57 PM

I feel like a lot of people (men in particular, but also some women) in regions where medical care is more easily accessed don't understand how straight up dangerous pregnancy and childbirth can be, too. They seem to assume that our bodies are made for giving birth, when we're actually kind of shit at it. Complications in childbirth is still a major cause of death for women in some countries.
/r/PurplePillDebate14/07/22 05:35 AM
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I'm not technically middle class, but I've not seen anything to indicate that middle class families don't provide these things. But, you know, children have other needs as well. Nutritious food, clean water, a safe place to live, protection from the elements, medical care, plenty of love and attention from their parents, a comprehensive education, etc. It may seem like "well, duh," but even well-meaning parents can fall short with these basic needs.
/r/PurplePillDebate13/07/22 06:02 AM
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No kidding. I don't understand why OP is romanticizing poverty. I grew up teetering on the poverty line, and it sucks. There was a lot that I was unable to experience due to lack of income. A lot of potential opportunities passed me by because I didn't have reliable transportation or could not pay the fees required to participate. I saw a dentist once in my childhood. Healthcare in general was hit or miss (thanks America for your stupid private insurance). My family of six was squashed into a sh…
/r/PurplePillDebate13/07/22 05:49 AM
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Of course my personal experience doesn’t reflect all poor children (in fact, in many ways we were better off than most poor children), but I wasn’t just talking about myself. Poverty does have measurable negative effects on child development, especially in cases where basic needs such as food and housing are not consistently met. Most of my former students lived below the poverty line, and several would not even be able to eat if the school didn’t provide lunch and breakfast. Honestly though, po…
/r/PurplePillDebate12/07/22 08:05 AM
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Sure, but poverty doesn’t lead to a good life. I speak from experience. Growing up poor messes people up in subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) ways. Unfortunately, poverty tends to be hard to escape as well. Most people born in poverty will remain in poverty as adults.
/r/PurplePillDebate12/07/22 07:32 AM
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College-aged people don't think for themselves? Really? We're talking 18-22 year olds at the youngest in colleges, and personally I've known middle school kids who were perfectly capable of thinking for themselves...that doesn't necessarily mean that they were right, given their lack of worldly experience and level of mental/emotional development, but they weren't just parroting authority figures either.
/r/PurplePillDebate11/07/22 08:51 PM
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The poor have more factors at play than just being poor. A huge reason why poor people have more children is a lack of access to contraception, abortion, and comprehensive sex education.
/r/PurplePillDebate11/07/22 08:42 PM
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That's literally a crime and morally disgusting, and nobody should become a fraudulent fertility doctor.
/r/PurplePillDebate11/07/22 08:40 PM
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I grew up poor and have worked with low-SES children. Please don't have more children than you can afford to raise. It's so freaking damaging to their mental, emotional, and even physical development. I'm 28 years old and still dealing with the scars from my childhood, and frankly it could've been much worse for us since we were never homeless and were able to get enough food through charities and social services that we didn't go hungry. I have nothing against poor people, and I'm not saying th…
/r/PurplePillDebate11/07/22 08:38 PM
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IDK. It depends on the parents I suppose, and if there are other factors such as a child with special needs.
/r/PurplePillDebate11/07/22 08:33 PM
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That's a weird goal to have. Unless you're planning on providing a good life to those children you create, I'm going with the others who said "find a better goal." Children aren't trophies or possessions. They're people in their own right. The poor have more children statistically, but they're also more likely to have less access to birth control, abortion, and comprehensive sex education. That's in an industrialized nation anyway. In other parts of the world, along with the aforementioned facto…
/r/PurplePillDebate11/07/22 08:25 PM
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It's 2021. Women don't need men for their resources anymore.
/r/PurplePillDebate08/07/22 06:19 PM
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Lol. I check out when I start hearing someone start rambling about "alphas" and "betas," unless we're talking about a video game. It's like they don't seem to understand how actual human beings work.
/r/PurplePillDebate08/07/22 06:14 PM
1

Fair enough.
/r/PurplePillDebate08/07/22 06:11 PM
1

It happens, but in a city of a million or more, it's not like it's only a matter of time before it happens to you even if you live in the shadier parts of town.
/r/PurplePillDebate08/07/22 05:25 PM
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First of all, that's whataboutism. Second, sexual assault takes forms other than the shadowy figure in the alleyway; in fact, that's one of the more uncommon occurrences. Most sexual assaults are perpetrated by someone the victim knows and often trusts.
/r/PurplePillDebate08/07/22 05:18 PM
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Where do you live where it's this dangerous? I live in a relatively large city, and I've never been robbed at knife/gun point even when I'm out late and even when I've lived in some rough neighborhoods. Sure, muggings and murders happen, but it's not like it's only a matter of time before it happens to you. Also, as a woman, I would not expect my male friends and family members to take on an armed assailant on my behalf. That's just stupid. The protective instinct is not a solely male one either…
/r/PurplePillDebate08/07/22 05:10 PM
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I'm in Texas of all places, and I don't know all that many people who think that way.
/r/PurplePillDebate08/07/22 03:41 PM
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When was the last time you've had to fight off a home invader? If you live somewhere where this is a regular thing, I pity you. Even so, women can and do all of the things you listed, even defending themselves and their property if they need to. A lot of these aren't even relevant to many people. Forget not being able to afford a house or car to maintain in the first place, who DIYs a crib?
/r/PurplePillDebate08/07/22 03:21 PM
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I'm in the US, and the women in my social circle at least aren't like that.
/r/PurplePillDebate08/07/22 03:14 PM
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I'm not sure where you are, but most of the couples I know are fairly egalitarian...and I'm in freaking Texas of all places.
/r/PurplePillDebate08/07/22 02:57 PM
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Absolutely. Human beings are complex. Everyone is an individual. Treating every interaction as a math problem only sets you up for failure.
/r/PurplePillDebate05/07/22 05:55 PM
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Treating someone as a person is frankly the bare minimum. It takes more than that to get someone interested, but it's difficult to quantify. What makes someone interested is different based on the individual.
/r/PurplePillDebate05/07/22 05:51 PM
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That's not my experience as a woman. Conventional standards on women's beauty are pretty damn strict. Many women do end up with body issues, even when they're in good shape. This is why women are more likely than men to develop eating disorders, particularly anorexia. There are other factors that come into play as well beyond our weight. Body shape (not weight-related, but things we can't control such as hips, bust, thighs, etc), height (I've heard that very tall women are more likely to struggl…
/r/PurplePillDebate05/07/22 05:12 PM
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Personally, I think everybody should have standards. Why would you not, particularly when looking for a long-term partner? Be with someone you like, don't settle for someone who you don't. I think many people who are infatuated with someone else do tend to be somewhat bitter when they don't meet that person's standards. It's understandable, but at that point they need to do better and/or move on. Too many simply blame the other person rather than look inward. It's easier. PPD is pretty notorious…
/r/PurplePillDebate05/07/22 04:02 PM
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I don't know, it's pretty smart to go into a trade. Going to college is totally fine of course. We need healthcare workers, lawyers, scientists, teachers, counselors, etc. However, one does need to decide on the investment and prospects after school. College is very expensive. Some people may feel that the debt they'll inevitably get into is still worth it, and that's fine as long as they understand what they're getting into. There are several jobs that require degrees and further certification …
/r/PurplePillDebate02/07/22 03:41 AM
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They do. Most trades are in demand for the time being, the money is usually pretty good and schooling is usually cheaper than a college degree. I'm still very pro-college for those who want it. We still need doctors, veterinarians, teachers, lawyers, and scientists. We have one life, and like it or not we have to spend a lot of our time working our asses off. Find something pragmatic, sure, but also something that makes you happy, or at least something that you don't totally hate. I just wish th…
/r/PurplePillDebate02/07/22 03:21 AM
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What's the problem here exactly? Women getting educations? Women initiating divorces? I don't see higher divorce rates as a problem per se. In the past, when divorce was more stigmatized and less attainable, it meant more couples were stuck in unhappy and even abusive marriages. Love fades sometimes, people change, marriages fall apart, often the children are caught in the crossfire. This isn't a new issue. Both of my parents are boomers, and they were both divorced before they met each other (m…
/r/PurplePillDebate02/07/22 02:48 AM
5

Ick.
/r/PurplePillDebate02/07/22 02:11 AM
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Eh...that hasn't been what I've witnessed. There are a lot of guys who don't care, but I don't see them often here on PPD. Either way, it's a stupid thing to get hung up on IMO, but you do you I guess.
/r/PurplePillDebate02/07/22 02:10 AM
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I do see women taking steps for self-preservation when dating, but I can't deny that lust and emotional attachment can both make people act really stupid, even if they're normally really well grounded. Man or woman, emotions can easily overrule logic in the moment. Regarding lust, this is especially true for younger and more immature people who are more hormonal and still more prone to the riskier behavior that basically defines adolescence.
/r/PurplePillDebate02/07/22 02:06 AM
1

People actually play The Sims straight like that? Everyone I know used The Sims to spread chaos in the most creative ways possible, lol.
/r/PurplePillDebate30/06/22 11:17 PM
2

Some of y’all have never had an actual conversation with a woman, and it shows.
/r/PurplePillDebate30/06/22 10:57 PM
2

Apt username, but the average man will be able to afford a robowaifu...how exactly? Even today, the average person can't afford a nanny. Childcare in general is freaking expensive. I'm really not opposed to single fathers, whether by choice or by circumstance, as long as they can raise healthy and happy children. Same situation as with single mothers. However, it's not just the amount of work that makes single parenting so unattractive. Unless the economy shifts dramatically in the next few year…
/r/PurplePillDebate28/06/22 04:32 AM
1

Former Catholic here, albeit in the US. I think that my parents figured out relatively early that nudity and children (whether it's your nudity or theirs on display) is just something you come to expect. Especially in a big Catholic family with children everywhere, someone is probably going to walk in on you less than fully dressed at some point or another. It becomes embarrassing when you get older, but it's nothing scandalous. I promise you, as a teacher and a woman, I wouldn't have reported a…
/r/MensRights07/06/22 10:55 PM
2

Most long-term couples are introduced by common interests and/or shared friends. So, my main answer is to make friends. Hobby groups are probably fine as long as you don't join with the intention of picking up women. Don't join anything you aren't genuinely interested in, and don't make your main focus finding a GF. Go in with the intention of meeting friends, and if there's someone you click with (or someone who introduces you to someone else), all the better. If you are interested in just hook…
/r/PurplePillDebate24/05/22 03:29 AM
2

I'm a gamer myself, but I think there are a couple of things here. First, of course, there are men who have literal gaming addictions and neglect other aspects of their lives, including their family and relationships. Second, there's an attitude among some people (men and women in my experience, and usually of an older generation) that gaming is childish, a waste of time, not a real hobby, etc. That's not an attitude reserved for gaming exclusively. Many people seem to think that anything they d…
/r/PurplePillDebate19/05/22 04:56 AM
2

Having an opinion is one thing. A lot of people think that opinion gives them the right to dictate other people's choices, hence strict bans on abortion in many places. That's the issue.
/r/PurplePillDebate18/05/22 10:35 PM
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A depressing number of people do.
/r/PurplePillDebate16/05/22 04:59 AM
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Not my business as long as the resulting child is well cared for.
/r/PurplePillDebate16/05/22 04:58 AM
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Yeah, I don't think so. Single fatherhood is not an attractive choice for many men today, I don't think it will be an attractive choice for many men in the future.
/r/PurplePillDebate16/05/22 04:55 AM
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I would hope that most men would be interested in women close to their own age. If they're 18-25, cool. If they're significantly older (like old enough to be their father/grandfather), gross. And predatory.
/r/PurplePillDebate16/05/22 04:22 AM
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Really. I know it's a bit ridiculous to say "just adopt, bro," as if it's that easy, but if you're interested in being a dad, I'd say it's a better option than manipulating some poor woman into bearing your child when you're not interested in developing a relationship with her. There's also surrogacy with an egg donor if you are dead set on a biological child, but I'm not sure about the process or how expensive it would be.
/r/PurplePillDebate16/05/22 04:13 AM
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Not in my experience. My social circle is primarily made up of women who are around my age. I'm 28 and have never had sexual contact with anyone. I've never been shamed for it. I've never witnessed virgin shaming directed towards anyone else, either. Granted, I've also been openly ace for the past 5-6 years which may or may not change things in people's minds, and my experience is definitely not that of every woman. But I do think that there's a cultural component here. I'm in a part of the worl…
/r/PurplePillDebate16/05/22 03:32 AM
2

Statistically, the average is 17-18.
/r/PurplePillDebate16/05/22 02:55 AM
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First of all, humans are not primarily carnivores with the exception of a few tribes in the far north where plant matter is extremely scarce for the majority of the year. Those tribes also have subtle genetic changes to their bodies that allow them to live off of those particular protein sources; outsiders would get very sick on a diet of mostly whale, seal, and fish. The idea that hunting is the only or even the primary way to provide for a family is silly. Even in a tribal or subsistence commu…
/r/PurplePillDebate15/05/22 06:46 PM
2

Obviously you and many others here have never been a teacher. Just because a job pays more does not automatically mean it has longer or more stressful hours. Teachers, for instance, often have to work beyond their contracted hours due to the sheer amount of work that needs to get done, and I can tell you from experience that it is freaking stressful. Working with students is the easy part IMO. Even that one kid who called me a "bitch" and a "ho" in class and drew penises on the whiteboard was le…
/r/PurplePillDebate15/05/22 06:25 PM
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And? The ability to breastfeed (which, unfortunately for many women, doesn't always work as it should) does not a mother make. There's much more to parenting than that. Most guys these days aren't out there hunting animals for food, and those that do usually don't rely on physical strength for it. Guns are a great equalizer. Even in paleolithic times, there's evidence that at least some women hunted. In those tough times it's doubtful that gender norms were incredibly strict. If a person was cap…
/r/PurplePillDebate15/05/22 04:36 PM
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It's not though. Humans in general are a social species. Women aren't inherently more adept at taking care of children and domestic tasks. Men aren't inherently better at bringing home the bacon. Many women are pretty shit at caregiving while many men are extremely nurturing. My parents are a pretty good example of that as it so happens. Those particular gender roles are common in patriarchal societies, but they're not ingrained in our genes or anything like that.
/r/PurplePillDebate15/05/22 07:08 AM
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I mean, you do you, but many men can be friends with women without trying to get in their pants.
/r/PurplePillDebate13/05/22 08:22 PM
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Cool. Each and every one of us finds different things fulfilling, and there's not really anything wrong with finding a career fulfilling IMO. If it makes you happy, what's wrong with it? Especially since I have to work whether I like it or not, why not find something to do that makes me happy? While it is easier to get taken advantage of in fields of passion, I have no problems with asking for my worth. That also does not mean I'm willing to work myself to death. I did that when I was starting o…
/r/PurplePillDebate13/05/22 07:56 PM
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Some do. I was a teacher, and while I didn't like the extra work being piled on or the pressure from my administration/the state about student test scores (especially as a first year special education teacher, geez Louise), I really did enjoy working with the students. If Texas didn't have Pearson's hand so far up its ass, I think that would solve at least some of the issues I faced.
/r/PurplePillDebate13/05/22 07:23 PM
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Just because someone finds their career fulfilling doesn't mean that they're a "good little capitalist worker bee." They just literally love what they do. Is that really so hard to imagine? I mean, a lot of people work in non-profits and government positions. I was a public school teacher before my health tanked. While I didn't like the position I was in, working with the students was extremely fulfilling. If I weren't working with children, I'd be working with animals. While salary vs. investme…
/r/PurplePillDebate13/05/22 07:12 PM
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If that's how most men are, I'm glad to stay single. Thankfully, there are plenty of men in my family who don't seem to value submissiveness in an SO (given their wives/girlfriends anyway), so I know that men exist who aren't like that.
/r/PurplePillDebate13/05/22 06:46 PM
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Ew.
/r/PurplePillDebate13/05/22 06:06 PM
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Assuming you're a 35+ man and looking for a life partner, I would say that the main one is that you are both at a similar part of your lives and are more likely to have more things in common. That relationship is more likely to last.
/r/PurplePillDebate12/05/22 04:36 PM
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Just because they can doesn't mean they should. There's an increased risk of miscarriage and an increased risk of birth defects when the man is older, even with a younger woman. Also, women can technically have children post-menopause with modern medicine (the oldest was a 72-year-old Indian woman). However, just like with men having children in old age, just because they can doesn't mean that they should.
/r/PurplePillDebate12/05/22 04:31 PM
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Keep in mind, it gets harder for men to have children as they grow older, too, and it also comes with increased risks of birth defects and miscarriage. Just because men can technically impregnate a woman into old age doesn't mean its advisable. It's like how with modern medicine, women can technically conceive and carry a pregnancy post-menopause (the oldest woman to carry a pregnancy and give birth was an Indian woman who was 72 at the time), but that does not mean it's advisable. Personally, I…
/r/PurplePillDebate12/05/22 04:20 PM
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If you actually go your own way, cool. You do you, bro. We only live once, so you might as well enjoy it. Unfortunately, the term has become twisted. A lot of "MGTOW" just bitch about women and how terrible we all are. Not exactly going their own way, are they? Yet, that's what they claim. I don't have patience for misogyny, period.
/r/PurplePillDebate08/05/22 06:17 PM
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There are parts of America who are very traditional, as you put it (I prefer the term "backwards,") but it's relatively uncommon. You'll find individuals who are like that, like that one guy my sister ran into once who was absolutely aghast that she would hold a door for him that they were both going through. Mostly, I haven't found that most people particularly give a damn if a woman supports her male partner.
/r/ExRedPill06/05/22 03:25 PM
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And I just said that both are given too much importance by men. I've rarely ever seen women make a big deal out of those things.
/r/ExRedPill06/05/22 03:39 AM
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Height isn't a huge factor for most women. That's all there is to it. It's like penis size. Guys are usually the ones who make an enormous deal out of it. Some ladies may have a preference, but I've rarely seen either be a deal breaker.
/r/ExRedPill05/05/22 06:12 PM
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I can't speak for all women, but I actually find it annoying when men try too hard to be nice to me. Like, chill out, I can open my own door thanks. I'm not talking about when they're going into the building before me and prop the door open, I do that too, but rather the guy who literally ran around to the other side of the car to open the door before I could do it myself. That's just totally unnecessary. I don't mind if men (or anyone really) do offer to help me with something, but I don't nece…
/r/PurplePillDebate01/05/22 05:44 AM
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That's basically it. I've found that since I've become disabled and relied more on mobility aids like my cane and wheelchair, both men and women have been more likely to offer assistance. I think it's just a human nature thing. Empathy is one of our defining traits as a species. Not every individual has it, but most people are willing to help each other out if they notice someone's struggling.
/r/PurplePillDebate01/05/22 05:28 AM
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I mean, if you don't act weird and can read the mood, you'll probably be okay. Talk to women like a human being. It really isn't that complicated. Yes, you will face rejection, but you most likely won't get reported for sexual harassment, much less rape. Even with cases of actual sexual harassment, stalking, and rape, it's difficult to see justice served. There's also a good reason why women are on guard when approached by a strange man, and it has little to do with the media. Sexual harassment …
/r/PurplePillDebate01/05/22 05:21 AM
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That's not how that works at all. Women will sometimes confide in each other because they can get a sympathetic ear. Unfortunately, most women do experience sexual harassment or assault at some point in their lifetime. Most men seem to have no clue, even if they aren't doing the harassment or assault. Often though, women won't speak about it at all. A lot of people will shame a woman who has been harassed or assaulted, and will ask stupid questions about what clothing she was wearing or somethin…
/r/PurplePillDebate01/05/22 05:05 AM
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We don't have a rapist radar. We can't tell who is going to hurt us just by looking at them. Geez, we're not insinuating that all or even most men are sexual predators, it's just better to be safe than sorry.
/r/PurplePillDebate01/05/22 04:58 AM
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Excellent video.
/r/PurplePillDebate01/05/22 04:56 AM
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No, but a woman can't tell who is dangerous and who is not just by looking at them. Most women have experienced sexual harassment and/or assault, so it's only natural to be cautious when you're approached by a strange man. That's something that I think a lot of guys don't understand. They take a woman's caution as a personal insult. That's not what our intentions are. We're just trying to protect ourselves.
/r/PurplePillDebate01/05/22 04:54 AM
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PPD is overrun by red pill men and incels. I do comment there, but more often than not I get a ton of guys replying to explain "women's nature" to me, a woman. It's like...nah. Just stop.
/r/ExRedPill01/05/22 03:56 AM
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Why do you believe that you can have sexual feelings without romance, but not the other way around? If romantic attraction was inherently linked to sexual attraction, aces wouldn't be dating. Yet, they do. As for me, I'm open to physical and emotional intimacy, but not of a sexual nature. Do you seriously think women only have our bodies to bring to the table in a relationship? Sad. It's 2022. Women bring many of the same things to a relationship that men do. Personally, I've not yet found someo…
/r/PurplePillDebate01/05/22 03:48 AM
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No...? Romantic attraction and sexual attraction are different things. As I stated, sex is a deal breaker. It's something I'm upfront with so nobody wastes any time. With that in mind, I don't think I'm being selfish at all. If it's important to him, I wish him good luck in finding someone and move on. We're incompatible in that case, and that's okay. Aces in general are a minority, which makes dating very difficult, but that's just something we have to deal with. Sex is also not a universal nee…
/r/PurplePillDebate30/04/22 10:13 PM
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There are a lot of guys who hate independent women who have ideas of their own and won't say and do everything that their partner wants them to. They have this weird idea that other women (especially East Asian and Slavic women for some reason) will drop everything to serve their "master," so to speak. They often get a rude awakening when they do travel outside of their home country. I'm not sure if there's any reason beyond this.
/r/ExRedPill30/04/22 09:48 PM
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No, not really. I'm a sex-repulsed ace. All of my girl parts work properly and there's no indication of a hormonal issue beyond almost no libido (except during ovulation, which I mostly just find annoying). I have no sexual trauma in my past. I just am who I am. Plus, not all ace people are sex-repulsed. Some are sex neutral or even sex positive. They don't mind the act or even enjoy it. They're just not sexually attracted to other people. I don't really get it, admittedly, but they do exist.
/r/PurplePillDebate30/04/22 08:46 PM
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Bingo.
/r/PurplePillDebate30/04/22 08:36 PM
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It's not a universal need. You won't die from a dry spell, and there are plenty of people who function just fine without it (whether due to medical issues, lack of success in finding a partner, or just plain not wanting/caring about it enough to seek it out). That said, it is a major want for people. Not to mention that even people who don't want sex usually crave intimacy of some kind. A friendly touch like hugs/cuddles, an emotional bond with someone, stuff like that. Edit: a letter
/r/PurplePillDebate30/04/22 08:35 PM
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Asexuality exists. I'm a sex-repulsed ace woman, so sex is 100% off the table. It makes dating harder, but I know that sex is one of those things where incompatibility would be a hard no on the relationship. I can respect that. Romance=/=sex, and a relationship without sex is not necessarily the same as a standard friendship.
/r/PurplePillDebate30/04/22 08:28 PM
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I'm a sex-repulsed ace who would not want anything sexual at all. I'm still questioning when it comes to romantic attraction, although I find that I lean towards aro--maybe demi or gray romantic. IDK, I'm not in a great life situation right now so exploring relationships is difficult. I will say that most people seem to find it to be a deal breaker, and I can totally respect that. There are some traits that are just preferences in a potential partner, but this is one that is usually a hard yes/n…
/r/PurplePillDebate30/04/22 08:17 PM
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I don't even know where to start with these comments. I feel like some men and even a few women live in some fantasy world where the root of all evil comes from women, and everything we do is to spite men. I think that what OP says is true. Women aren't the enemy here. I also think that y'all have developed an archetype of feminism that really doesn't match reality. While I'm sure that there are plenty of misandrist self-identified feminists out there, most feminists are fighting against an unfa…
/r/PurplePillDebate29/04/22 04:46 AM
0

Yes, actually.
/r/PurplePillDebate29/04/22 04:33 AM
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There are good leaders who are women and there are bad leaders. The only thing I'd expect would change is that women's issues would be taken into account for once.
/r/PurplePillDebate29/04/22 04:33 AM
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I've observed similar both in other people and in myself. Personally, my life has some holes in it. I am on disability for physical and mental health issues. One of those issues is severe social anxiety. As a result of the social anxiety, I don't have many close relationships. Despite this and me being very ace, I go through phases where I feel extremely lonely and desperately want a romantic relationship, almost to the point that I try and convince myself that I should agree to sex if someone w…
/r/PurplePillDebate29/04/22 03:06 AM
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Traditional ways of thinking don't die easily. Even as recently as my parents' day, most women (particularly married women) were not working outside of the home. While realities have changed, mindsets still lag behind in many ways. In many people's minds, men are still expected to be breadwinners whether the woman works or not. Men should also be thinking about the financial stability of their partners. Whatever the reason is that they don't, they'll still end up dealing with the consequences if…
/r/PurplePillDebate24/04/22 03:06 AM
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Or it could be as simple as she literally doesn't want to have sex with you at that moment. Not everything a woman does is with the intention of manipulating everyone around her, especially when it comes to romantic partners.
/r/PurplePillDebate23/04/22 04:58 PM
3

Like what? What do men offer that women generally don't in a relationship?
/r/PurplePillDebate23/04/22 04:56 PM
3

I've personally never seen it happen outside of movies, and it honestly sounds like a really bad idea to me.
/r/PurplePillDebate22/04/22 03:11 PM
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You're insane.
/r/PurplePillDebate21/04/22 02:58 PM
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That's not been my experience. I know a lot of people who have gone through divorce, unfortunately. Some split up because one partner just noped out of the relationship for whatever reason. Some split up on mutual terms because they grew apart, like my dad and his ex-wife (they're still on fairly good terms today). Most split up because they were both assholes to some degree or another. It's far too simplistic to say that in a divorce, one person is 100% at fault. In reality, divorce happens for…
/r/PurplePillDebate21/04/22 10:59 AM
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...Are you fucking kidding me?
/r/PurplePillDebate21/04/22 10:45 AM
2

There are some legal protections and benefits to marrying whether you plan on having kids or not. You can also have kids without being married. In the end, it's mostly personal choice.
/r/PurplePillDebate17/04/22 03:15 PM
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It kind of irritates me that there are people who act as though visiting sex workers is equivalent to what you'll get with a relationship. I mean, you do you, but they're not the same thing. While there's no one way to have a relationship with someone, a healthy relationship does have at least some level of emotional intimacy. Sex isn't everything. When y'all equate relationships and visiting a sex worker, that tells me that you don't know the difference between love and lust. In that case, it's…
/r/PurplePillDebate15/04/22 05:06 PM
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Men's issues like mental illness and suicide, male victims of sexual assault, female-bias in family court, the bias against men as caregivers and the automatic suspicion of men in caregiver roles, etc, are some legitimate issues. However, I find that a lot of the "issues" RP men complain about are based on misogyny, tearing down other men who aren't manly enough for them, and a straight up victim complex. With a quick browse of r/TheRedPill, I see a hyperfocus on the Alpha/Beta dynamic (which is…
/r/PurplePillDebate08/04/22 03:50 PM
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I've never been RP (I'm an asexual woman, so that's probably a given). However, I do know depression, unfortunately quite a bit more intimately than I really care for. Depression is primarily an illness caused by brain chemistry. Sometimes outside stimulus can trigger it, sometimes it shows up even when life is going great. It doesn't discriminate, and unfortunately being handsome and wealthy doesn't completely shield you from all of the crap life can potentially throw at you. It helps, I'm sure…
/r/ExRedPill08/04/22 02:03 AM
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I support it. Abusive behavior tends to be a pattern. It's good to know this sort of thing beforehand if you start getting intimately involved with someone.
/r/PurplePillDebate07/04/22 06:18 PM
1

Frankly, I don't see anything better happening in Alabama or Mississippi than what's happening in Texas. Our politicians are trash for sure, but so are theirs, unfortunately. Since leaving the church about 10 years ago, my values have shifted quite dramatically. What do you consider "Judeo-Christian values?" That's such a vague term, especially since different sects in modern Christianity have such different values. I get different answers every time I ask that question. The only thing they seem…
/r/PurplePillDebate05/04/22 07:23 PM
1

On a public policy basis, we've had politicians (men and women alike) make public policy decisions based on religious arguments, or at least excuses. This includes education, reproductive healthcare and abortion, and LGBTQ+ legislation (even with gay marriage technically legalized nationwide, they still find ways to punish LGBTQ+ people for existing). Politicians still advertise being Christian when campaigning. A large proportion of Americans still will not vote for an outed atheist, especially…
/r/PurplePillDebate05/04/22 04:44 PM
1

Religion. Purity culture is a bitch.
/r/PurplePillDebate05/04/22 04:08 PM
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As an atheist (formerly Catholic) in the southern US, yes it is.
/r/PurplePillDebate05/04/22 04:07 PM
1

I can see that. Especially when you look at education (my field) and child care, the public in general tends to be suspicious of men. The assumption is that all men who are interested in working with children are predators. It's a shame.
/r/PurplePillDebate05/04/22 04:04 PM
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I've never experienced that in my female dominated field (education), but I don't necessarily doubt your mom's friend's experience either. My sister is in nursing school right now, and has already encountered a stupid amount of drama.
/r/PurplePillDebate05/04/22 03:58 PM
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This. And it's a damn shame, because as a social species, most people need that emotional and physical intimacy. Not sex necessarily, but friendly touch and someone who you love and trust that you can open up to.
/r/PurplePillDebate05/04/22 02:30 AM
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Be careful about stereotyping. Tats don't mean someone is dangerous, and many dangerous people don't have any tattoos whatsoever. There are women out there who...well, aren't great at choosing stellar examples of humanity as partners, let's say. Maybe they get a thrill from crazy, are crazy themselves, are incredibly gullible, whatever. They're not the majority, however, and don't even make up the majority of domestic abuse victims. Generally speaking, domestic abuse builds up over time. It does…
/r/PurplePillDebate05/04/22 02:09 AM
0

So what's your solution?
/r/PurplePillDebate05/04/22 12:56 AM
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When nearly every woman you know has had some run in with creeps, some of those extremely serious, it's difficult not to put up your guard automatically when around strange men. It's not an excuse for misandry. It's simply an attempt to preemptively protect ourselves. I don't think that all or even most men deserve that sort of treatment, but we don't have a way to figure out who is deserving and who is not. That's the thing that a lot of guys don't seem to get. It's nothing personal, but intuit…
/r/PurplePillDebate04/04/22 05:24 PM
1

Your entire argument is flawed, not only because you assume that "woke" people are non-religious, but also that atheism means that human beings can just go hog wild and do whatever they feel like. Neither have any basis in fact. My family, for example, is mostly Catholic. Some of us in the younger generations have shrugged off religion entirely, but even my parents, aunts, and uncles (all Boomers) who are still Catholic range from socially liberal to moderate. Only one of my uncles is actually s…
/r/PurplePillDebate03/04/22 01:40 PM
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We fought for autonomy. Autonomy over our lives, bodies, and yes, our sexuality. The same rights that men have enjoyed for centuries. As a sex-repulsed asexual, you can still expect a fight if you threaten those rights. Not only out of solidarity with other women, but I have absolutely no interest in old men dictating my reproductive health (just because I am not sexually active does not mean that my parts cease to exist) and have no interest in being stuck with the choice of marriage and starva…
/r/PurplePillDebate03/04/22 12:51 PM
2

What's even the draw of this? I honestly don't understand it.
/r/PurplePillDebate03/04/22 12:36 PM
2

Religion isn't needed to make a person moral, nor does following a religion mean that someone will be moral. In fact, some of the most cruel and immoral people I know are religious.
/r/PurplePillDebate03/04/22 12:27 PM
1

Honestly, I think parents need to educate their children starting at puberty (most pre-teens and young teens aren't going to be seriously dating or having sex, but evidence shows that comprehensive sex ed reduces the risks and teens that get that education are more likely to wait before having sex) and take an interest in their relationships, but not take an unhealthy level of interest in their sex lives. Teenagers are at an age where you need to trust that they can make their own decisions, but…
/r/PurplePillDebate12/03/22 05:59 PM
2

Well, while there's nothing wrong with choosing not to get married, there are a few reasons that people do. There are legal reasons for marrying (I assume that these differ depending on your country), and some people just like having their relationship made "official." Marriage is also a religious thing for many people. My family is mostly Catholic, and marriage is a sacrament. Outside of legal benefits, it's really a personal thing.
/r/PurplePillDebate12/03/22 05:42 PM
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I don't know about that. I have a very large family, and my male relatives don't act at all in this way (or most of them anyway). Although it seems almost like finding a unicorn these days, I've met non-relatives that also don't act this way. Personally, I'm inclined to believe a lot of "male behavior" is social and cultural rather than biological.
/r/PurplePillDebate12/03/22 05:31 PM
4

Except that many (if not most) social justice movements are started by and led by the victims. I'd call that agency. Just because someone suffers hardship does not mean it is always their fault. The uncomfortable truth about life is that not everything bad is something that you can prevent or control. The only thing that you can do sometimes is react and fix injustices when you see them.
/r/PurplePillDebate06/03/22 08:42 PM
10

Not everything comes down to nature. Nature may give zero shits about equality, but social and cultural norms muddy the waters. Not to mention, we're human. We're not confined to what nature gave us.
/r/PurplePillDebate06/03/22 08:24 PM
1

Patriarchal societies have existed for literally thousands of years. The word "feminism" didn't exist until the 19th century. How exactly is feminism saying that women shouldn't have agency?
/r/PurplePillDebate06/03/22 07:46 PM
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I don't see how that infantilizes women. Yes, patriarchal norms do affect women (as well as men) in negative ways. I have seen first hand how some male-dominated fields can make a hostile work environment for women, especially when there's that "frat boy" mentality in the workplace. That is a very real problem, and I've seen it most in the tech industry. I don't see how it makes out women to be helpless children though. Men are not immune to hostile work environments. It's just that this is a pa…
/r/PurplePillDebate06/03/22 07:33 PM
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That's fair. It's not limited to one gender, but fair nonetheless.
/r/PurplePillDebate06/03/22 07:12 PM
1

Since when?
/r/PurplePillDebate06/03/22 07:08 PM
2

Absolutely. Teenagers are as a whole more emotional, more impulsive, and less capable of long-term thinking than adults are. I assume that's why there's usually a policy in place at middle/high schools for physical fights; I witnessed at least two a year as a high school student. Adults usually have the ability to regulate their emotions, and should not have to resort to using their fists to solve conflicts. Some do, but those are the men and women who did not emotionally or mentally mature past…
/r/PurplePillDebate06/03/22 07:06 PM
1

Eh. I mean, I'm anti-war as a whole and certainly I'm against conscription, but if men choose to go and fight, women should have the choice to go as well. There may be some biological differences between our sexes, but particularly with modern technology, we're not helpless and in need of defending. I also do not think that women are better nurturers than men. Granted, I'm a little biased there. My dad's side of the family is all very family oriented. He was/is the better parent between my mom a…
/r/PurplePillDebate06/03/22 07:03 PM
5

Frankly, I don't think a lot of 2A advocates are great at risk analysis. Firearms could be helpful in self defense, or the right to carry could backfire in tragic ways. In fact, it does. Every single day in the US at least. There's a lot to think about that people just...don't.
/r/PurplePillDebate06/03/22 06:42 PM
6

That is a really sad existence. None of the men in my social circle communicate that way. They talk things through as adults. During disagreements, they make compromises rather than threats. And y'all say that women are teenagers...yeesh.
/r/PurplePillDebate06/03/22 06:32 PM
2

THANK YOU. Although there is some undeniable sexual dimorphism in our species (mostly physical), evidence that women are less emotionally or mentally mature than men is extremely limited. Psychological differences between the sexes are more subtle than many RP men like to think. Brain development for women continues into our mid-20s, not dissimilar to men. Also keep in mind, socialization plays a major part in any person's mental and emotional development, which further muddies the waters. This …
/r/PurplePillDebate06/03/22 06:27 PM
6

Do you have examples of how feminism infantilizes adult women?
/r/PurplePillDebate06/03/22 06:09 PM
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Why is the standard for equality always violence? Frankly, I think men hitting men should be (and often is) counted as assault as well. We're all adults here. Adults should know better than to use their fists to solve disagreements.
/r/PurplePillDebate06/03/22 05:59 PM
2

"Why don't women just terminate the pregnancy if the father won't stick around?" Partially because dickheads like this guy keep trying to limit access. I could never have an abortion, but I have no hate for women who choose it. Pregnancy sounds awful. Childbirth sounds awful. After that, you have a tiny human to raise for the next 18 years at least, although from what I've seen the job of parent never truly ends.
/r/PurplePillDebate21/02/22 06:37 AM
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Yeah...it's not necessarily that easy in some places, unless you want to risk your own health with a back alley abortion. Women have more at stake, but it still takes two to make a baby and the overall responsibility once that child is born should be 50/50. Is it in reality? Nope. At least partially because society doesn't hold fathers who nope out of their children's lives nearly as accountable as they should be.
/r/PurplePillDebate21/02/22 06:23 AM
1

Unfortunately, I can say that a lot of women will choose to have children even in crappy situations. Lack of good judgment and thinking for the long term is fairly common in the human race. It's not the majority of women, but a substantial enough population.
/r/PurplePillDebate21/02/22 06:14 AM
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Seriously, if he isn't content with being friends and she doesn't want sex, that relationship isn't going to work out. At that point, they need to just stop the relationship. From a woman's perspective, I wouldn't want to be friends with someone who didn't actually want to be friends with me. Keeping me around just because you want to sleep with me is disrespectful.
/r/PurplePillDebate31/01/22 05:59 PM
25

Bingo. People are individuals with their own preferences.
/r/PurplePillDebate30/01/22 06:17 PM
1

Stay mad.
/r/PurplePillDebate03/01/22 05:23 AM
0

Weird, that never happened to me. Nice strawman though.
/r/PurplePillDebate03/01/22 05:22 AM
1

It's better than being fully dependent on someone else. With the money I got from working, I was able to pay my bills and have money left over for my hobbies and interests. Plus, some people actually like their jobs.
/r/PurplePillDebate03/01/22 05:21 AM
1

Stay mad.
/r/PurplePillDebate03/01/22 05:17 AM

A lot of women don't hate sex at all, actually, but social conditioning has taught us that it is shameful for women to enjoy sex. Remember, women who have casual sex are called degrading names like "slut" and "whore," and shamed for having "high body counts." Female virginity is highly valued. Sex is something that we "give," not something that we do with someone else. With that sort of conditioning, who wouldn't start to see sex in a negative light?
/r/PurplePillDebate21/11/21 01:38 AM
1

That's perfectly valid. We have one life, we should be able to live it as we please.
/r/PurplePillDebate26/10/21 10:02 PM
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It's pretty ridiculous. I don't want children, because I'm an asexual woman who barely has my own life together. It's not that I don't like children, otherwise I would not have chosen to be a teacher. Pregnancy just freaks me out, and my life is frankly too dysfunctional to raise a child...having grown up in a relatively dysfunctional household, I understand how that environment can affect someone. All childfree people have their reasons, and to call us "selfish" for our decision is the stupides…
/r/PurplePillDebate25/10/21 08:31 PM
1

That's a thing dude. All tasks require planning and organization, and a home is no different. If you're the only one doing that, it can be very draining.
/r/PurplePillDebate31/08/21 06:17 PM
5

Ha, hardly. In most hetero marriages in my country, women are usually working full time jobs outside the home while still carrying most of the responsibilities regarding the home and children. Both the actual tasks and emotional labor are primarily carried out by women. Men are mostly expected to do what they were expected to do in previous decades, except that maybe they contribute a bit more to household tasks and little to none of the emotional labor.
/r/PurplePillDebate31/08/21 05:19 PM
2

Times change. Tradition falls by the wayside. Women make up almost half of the workforce these days, and few households can even survive on a single income. If your partner is working, it is only fair to split the workload at home, too. If men still want to be the main breadwinner in the family, fine (although good luck finding a job these days that can support your entire family without any additional income) as long as the other party is fine with it as well. Personally, I shudder at the idea …
/r/PurplePillDebate31/08/21 05:13 PM
3

You lost me at "feminization and pussification of men." I don't think that's a thing (and even if it was, I find the wording rather offensive, as if being feminine was a bad thing). Society is just more open to men who don't follow traditionally masculine gender roles, and that's not a bad thing IMO. They're not less likely to find a woman, either. Women don't all want the same thing in a potential partner, and a lot of us would be more interested in men who are gentler, more sensitive, more emo…
/r/PurplePillDebate31/08/21 05:04 PM
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I'm pretty sure they're not though? Good normal guys are in relationships, too. I'm 27, and most of my male friends are in relationships or even married. My social circle doesn't include too many rich or model-tier handsome men. While statistically-speaking, many young men today are single, I don't think you can say that 1) a huge majority of "normal" guys (whatever that means) are among them, and 2) they're all even interested in a relationship right now.
/r/PurplePillDebate31/08/21 04:55 PM
1

The friendzone is bullshit dude. If you just want a hookup, make your intentions clear ASAP so there's no misunderstanding. If you want a relationship with this girl, you need to treat her like a human being. Don't play this mind game shit. Women don't appreciate it.
/r/ExRedPill27/04/20 05:45 PM
5

Some women do, many others do not. I feel like the expectation that the man will pick up the tab on the first date is really old fashioned. Most of the people that I know split the bill on dates.
/r/ExRedPill27/04/20 05:30 PM
2

I want to add that my parents married when my mom was 36 and my dad was 42. They ended up having four kids together.
/r/ExRedPill27/04/20 04:54 PM
1

What is wrong with you?
/r/MGTOW12/10/19 05:28 AM
1

That's a big yikes from me.
/r/MGTOW12/10/19 03:10 AM
1

Don't know many women then.
/r/MGTOW03/10/19 01:33 AM
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