~ archived since 2018 ~
Popular
Other
[deleted]
[–]ArchwingerMarried- MRP MODERATOR15 points16 points17 points 10 years ago (2 children) | Copy Link
You can get miles of traction just by never responding to negative texts.
So many loser men rush to defend themselves, getting into arguments with women via text messages. What the fuck...
Not responding to a text message will pay you back, with interest. She will spend the next few hours wondering whether you just didn't get her message or whether you're ignoring it. That means she spends the next few hours thinking about and fixated on you.
Then, when you get home, she'll immediately confront you, "Did you get my text?"
So many options there. "Hello to you, too!" kiss/ass-smack.
Or if she's been doing this often and needs a little verbal smack: "Which one?" "Ohhhh, that one from six hours ago that you sent me while I was at work in the middle of a fucking meeting with a big client? I've been a little busy to fiddle with my cell phone."
[–]bogeyd6MRP MODERATOR5 points6 points7 points 10 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Im glad someone else subscribes to the same philosophy. Hello, kiss, hard smack on the ass that makes her jump a little. Captains do not need to explain themselves, or justify for that matter.
[–][deleted] 3 points4 points5 points 10 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
I've generally stopped texting my wife altogether. I try to limit communication when either of us is at work. Constant access to each other is a bit boring, and leaves little to the imagination.
Good advice for a bit of practice though. If you can pass a shit test from a phone, you might be able to handle one from your wife.
[–]Rasalom72Married6 points7 points8 points 10 years ago (2 children) | Copy Link
Texting is no way to handle anything other then when/ where type logistics. You are not handling shit via text.. you are avoiding having to deal with other people and their emotions... this is not very direct.
As a man, you should be able to deal with someone being emotional and holding frame in person... if you have to resort to texting to hold frame, then you need to work on that more.
[–][deleted] 5 points6 points7 points 10 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
Regardless it was a great starting point for me. Learning to internalize my worth alone with my phone helped me get the confidence to approach these situations in person.
[–]fakefalseMarried0 points1 point2 points 10 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
RP training wheels.
[–]BluepillProfessorMarried-MRP MODERATOR5 points6 points7 points 10 years ago (7 children) | Copy Link
Texting should be for logistics only. Advanced students can slip in a double entendre and some seduction but that is it.
[–][deleted] 8 points9 points10 points 10 years ago (5 children) | Copy Link
Don't be short sighted. Text game is like training wheels for RP newbies. You can actually ask for advice on the midst of a text exchange. You can't very well pause a shit test when it's going down in person and do the same.
[–][deleted] 1 point2 points3 points 10 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Maybe. I think it's better if the golden rule (STFU) is followed. Whats said on each exchange is irrelevant. It's the mindset, you can do that without waiting to text her back
[–]alphabeta49MRP APPROVED0 points1 point2 points 10 years ago (2 children) | Copy Link
Because its hard to judge tone over text, the MRP advice for newbies has always been to text for logistics only. Like BPP said, once you're out of the hole and she's starting to respect you again, you can sext. But shit will probably blow up in your face, or at best fall flat, if you jump into text seduction too soon.
Its better for your frame development if she sees you distancing yourself from that tether we call the phone.
[–][deleted] 1 point2 points3 points 10 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
Sometimes I think a flip phone would improve quality of life by forcing me to not write as much when I do.
[–]Renaissance__Man0 points1 point2 points 10 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
The phone isn't forcing you to do anything, and getting a limited phone as an excuse for limited communication is just that—an excuse.
I just tell people (not just he lady) that if they need to have an actual conversation with me, to call me. If texting logistics turns into a conversation and it's time sensitive, I call in the middle of it. If they don't pick up (90% of the time, usually accompanied with 'can't talk now') my next text is to tell them they can call me when they're able to and leave it there. If it actually is important to them, they'll find a way to call me.
[–]spexerMRP APPROVED2 points3 points4 points 10 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
100 times this. If you are new, do NOT try to text-flirt. It often becomes a beta way of asking for sex later.
[–][deleted] 2 points2 points2 points 10 years ago | Copy Link
[permanently deleted]
[–]whinemoreplease 2 points2 points2 points 10 years ago [recovered] | Copy Link
let me ask you this. how are you gonna get anyone to sext you when they don't find you attractive?
[–]bogeyd6MRP MODERATOR1 point2 points3 points 10 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
Marks feed store
This gave me a sensible chuckle. Every single time we go through louisville we eat the bbq there, whether its meal time or not. Same with Sonny's bbq in corbin.
Thank you very much for this informative article. Everyone needs to be reminded that texting is for logistics only, and the occasional sexting. Careful reminder to the gentlemen who have wives (like mine) that are sexual camels.
If you have to pretend like you're talking to someone else fine, but you're eventually going to have to realize that your happiness does not depend on her reaction to you. But on your lack of reaction to her.
Could not have said it better.
Lol. If you're ever in louisville pm me. I'd like to meet a good dude like you.
[–]Anon-Dutch0 points1 point2 points 10 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
Nice post. The last sentence cannot be repeated often enough "your happiness does not depend on her reaction to you. But on your lack of reaction to her."
[–][deleted] 0 points1 point2 points 10 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
It should really be "your happiness shouldn't come from her reaction to you, but that a self sustained man's happiness comes from himself, and is illustrated by a lack of reaction to her."
But I type all my articles from my phone during breaks. And the first thing was shorter.
[–]Redneck001MRP APPROVED0 points1 point2 points 10 years ago (2 children) | Copy Link
Testing via text? Just ignore it. Like in your first example.
The second example isn't a test, it's a logistics notification. Maybe YMMV, but I don't see that as a panty wetter.
I'd encourage newbies to tighten up their texting.
I'd encourage them to avoid texting.
You can pull off flirting with text, but your overall game had better be solid. And if you're Ramboed up on "smashing" shit tests, your game still needs significant work.
Seems like you never agree with anything I say. Good to have a consistent differing perspective to keep me humble. But come on man.
[–]tuxedoburrito5 points6 points7 points 10 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
A wise man keeps those around him who disagree with him.
[–][deleted] 0 points1 point2 points 10 years ago (5 children) | Copy Link
I figure if it's important, it's face to face important.
[–][deleted] 1 point2 points3 points 10 years ago (4 children) | Copy Link
That's easy for men who come home everyday, but what about truck drivers, armed forces, etc?
Would this be considered the equivalent to long distance relationships?
[–][deleted] 0 points1 point2 points 10 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
I'm navy.. If there's an emergency, I can't do squat about it. Bringing it to my attention only distracts me from staying safe.
So yeah, in that case, if it's important, it's face to face important
Good point.
© TheRedArchive 2026. All rights reserved.created by /u/dream-hunter
[–]ArchwingerMarried- MRP MODERATOR15 points16 points17 points (2 children) | Copy Link
[–]bogeyd6MRP MODERATOR5 points6 points7 points (0 children) | Copy Link
[–][deleted] 3 points4 points5 points (0 children) | Copy Link
[–]Rasalom72Married6 points7 points8 points (2 children) | Copy Link
[–][deleted] 5 points6 points7 points (1 child) | Copy Link
[–]fakefalseMarried0 points1 point2 points (0 children) | Copy Link
[–]BluepillProfessorMarried-MRP MODERATOR5 points6 points7 points (7 children) | Copy Link
[–][deleted] 8 points9 points10 points (5 children) | Copy Link
[–][deleted] 1 point2 points3 points (0 children) | Copy Link
[–]alphabeta49MRP APPROVED0 points1 point2 points (2 children) | Copy Link
[–][deleted] 1 point2 points3 points (1 child) | Copy Link
[–]Renaissance__Man0 points1 point2 points (0 children) | Copy Link
[–]spexerMRP APPROVED2 points3 points4 points (0 children) | Copy Link
[–][deleted] 2 points2 points2 points | Copy Link
[–]whinemoreplease 2 points2 points2 points [recovered] | Copy Link
[–]bogeyd6MRP MODERATOR1 point2 points3 points (1 child) | Copy Link
[–][deleted] 1 point2 points3 points (0 children) | Copy Link
[–]Anon-Dutch0 points1 point2 points (1 child) | Copy Link
[–][deleted] 0 points1 point2 points (0 children) | Copy Link
[–]Redneck001MRP APPROVED0 points1 point2 points (2 children) | Copy Link
[–][deleted] 1 point2 points3 points (1 child) | Copy Link
[–]tuxedoburrito5 points6 points7 points (0 children) | Copy Link
[–][deleted] 0 points1 point2 points (5 children) | Copy Link
[–][deleted] 1 point2 points3 points (4 children) | Copy Link
[–]fakefalseMarried0 points1 point2 points (0 children) | Copy Link
[–][deleted] 0 points1 point2 points (1 child) | Copy Link
[–][deleted] 0 points1 point2 points (0 children) | Copy Link