I've been reading TRP for over a month now, and so far I enjoy what I see. The conversations are usually intellectual and provoke deep thought, which is something we can all appreciate. That being said, the motives, the reason, the logic, the issues at hand, the advice, the strategy of game and socializing, all the things we discuss here, are great. Sometimes so great that people like me (I can't be the only one) would like to discuss these with fellow roommates, friends, coworkers, (maybe even classmates), etc. Sort of how you couldn't wait to have that A+ you got on your science test posted on your fridge by your parents.

This is all good and righteous, in theory, but this also is a double-edged sword. I haven't shared too much with my close friends and roommate, but nonetheless they know I enjoy browsing this subreddit consistently. The reactions have varied, as they should, but it's what happens in the aftermath that somewhat hurts/ is depressing. Anytime I articulate and create my own thoughts or opinions, whether or not they are related to TRP or ROK, my friends will sometimes brush it off as "TRP hogwash", or "Cashews4U, you can't just believe everything Red Pill tells you, c'mon." My point here is, once you share your newfound knowledge and credit TRP, the ones close and near to you can/ will now filter anything remotely related to TRP as just "bullshit, poppycock, bologna, bigotry, etc", even if you didn't credit TRP. As well as label you misogynist, sexist, full of shit, and the like.

Girls I used to talk to as friends that now I rarely to talk to anymore, have called me selfish, sexist, ignorant, or flat out an asshole. And thats fine, I know they are upset that I act differently, and are using an insult to rationalize their mood or opinion of me, whether or not they really know the actuality of the situation. The overall message here, fellow redditors, subscribers, lurkers, men, women, is that RP will change you, and how those around you perceive you, positively or negatively. Be wary who you credit RP to, for they will filter your thoughts as not those of your own mind and conscience. Don't let it affect you yourself negatively, brush off insults as pitiful reasons and arguments, set aside biased thought against you and your knowledge as a thought without proper evidence or exposure to the context or information given. The funny part is, despite my friends' opinions of me, despite their opinions of my new lifestyle, I'm the happiest I have been since my father was alive, I'm stronger mentally and physically as ever, and I won't tolerate bullshit and nothing less than superb or exceptional when it comes to work and school. Oh yeah, I also have a FWB coming over in an hour, a potential plate vying for my attention via text, and another fuck buddy waiting for me at home during spring break ;) Cheers men, live your life how you want to live, and don't let those lesser than you drag you down to their level.

edit: TL;DR after reading and practicing RP, people will perceive you in a whole new light, they may credit your knowledge as not yours (even if it is) and ignore insults or arguments that are irrelevant to your success

editedit: Let me be clear again: I don't tell everyone about this, I've told two close friends and my roomie (kinda hard not to) I have given them minimal information. As for those who claim I'm not practicing what I preach, I actually do in fact practice this. I'm not just all talk, I workout, I work hard, and I live how I want to. I never mention it in public, I simply LIVE it in public. Thank you to those who post and comment on this subreddit, I really appreciate the input from the community as we all strive to be men on their own way. I haven't become full-blown alpha or red pill, but damnit I (and I hope you all) work hard to be who we want ourselves to be.