I've lurked on this sub for a couple of years, and finally made a separate account to have some input without backlash.

Meanwhile, I've also found the most fulfilling relationship of my life, and made it work long term.

Along the way, I've tried some of the red pill's advice, and my field report is that half of it works and half is bullshit.

Take this for what it's worth, opinion of an older person weighing in here...

MYTH: A woman loses value as she ages. Fucking false. I'm a minute away from hitting 40, and there is nothing more annoying that a 20 year old girl who hasn't had half the life experience I've had. If you can put up with the dialogue just to get laid, that's your thing, but I'm finding I have a much lower tolerance for bullshit as I age. If it's just about getting laid, then go on, you'll have more luck with younger girls because they haven't had the experience to shut you down. Keep in mind though, as you get what you want, that you're destroying their trust and self esteem and essentially ruining their chances of finding a good relationship with a man who values them as more than a cum depository. No, they're not making the best judgement calls, but neither are you. My wife and I are the same age, and it's fucking awesome. She gets every cultural reference I make, she's on the same page mentally, we share the same goals. No, there's no tradeoff for a younger model.

TRUTH: Maintain your physique, and expect your partner to do the same. Value yourself enough to look your best, always. Lucky for me, she has the body of a teenager. Fuck yeah. Lucky for me, I hit the gym after my divorce. After many conversations, we line up on why we choose to stay in shape. #1 reason is self esteem. #2 is work related, I'm honest about it, she is too, that we've done better in our respective fields because we look the part. Every promotion I've gotten has been directly linked to comments about how I look and act the part. She dresses professionally for work but loves to wear lingerie to bed, she says she feels sexier when she's in shape, and I've got zero problems with that. Rewards.

MYTH: You can manipulate your partner and make them respect/want you. Women need to be dominated. This is where you guys are all off track. Women want to respect you as a legit partner, that much is true. Fuck, as a man, I want to respect my woman. That shit is mutual. If you don't read anything else, RESPECT GOES BOTH WAYS. I'm lucky. I landed a woman who has had a few more years to figure shit out, and she wants to put my needs/wants ahead of her own if it makes me a happy man. Fortunately for her, I recognize that I need to do the same. That doesn't make me a pussy, it means that my cock is buried in her pussy every night. For those of you who have the intelligence to go beyond immediate rewards and can consider a relationship as rewarding, the truth is that if you choose a partner who's somewhat intelligent, if you can effectively communicate to them what's important to you, and if you can listen to them about their perspective, and find a common ground, then you're gold. It takes both people to be dedicated to making it work. Communication, motherfucka.

UNVERIFIED: She loves to be dominated in the bedroom. She does, but the bigger truth is that if you make her feel sexy, she'll take the initiative. From years of experience, I know that if I build up her self esteem, I'll reap the rewards. She says she feels sexier when she turns me on. She may not be a 10 but she's certainly a 9, and the bits that make up that 9 are what I compliment. Don't lie, be sincere. It's not even manipulative, honestly the bit she's worried about I could care less, her tits & ass make up for it a thousand times, and it's no lie when I tell her how hot she looks. Give the lady 15 minutes for it to sink in, they're wired differently when it comes to sex, but 9 times out of 10 she emerges from the bathroom and gives me a BJ just because. I can tell it turns her on to be desired. Every relationship is going to be different, but figuring out how to push her buttons (correctly) will win you long term rewards. And no, it doesn't make you a pussy. If she's worth being with, learn her buttons, push them appropriately, and accept the reward.

The fuck I'm still up at 2am? I'm calling it a night reddit, gotta go. I suspect my archaic comments won't go over so well, but you know what, us old farts don't give a shit. What's your experience? Got any more to add to this list?