I have to start off with saying I’ve been looking for something like this for a while. Married 3 years, no kids, used to work out and was in great shape but let it slide. Started lifting a couple weeks ago and being more diet conscious—not sure if any results visible yet but on the path of betterment in general.

Now on to my title. Read a ton of posts. Love the brutal honestly, camaraderie, and will abide in the spirit of MRP in the future. In general, I felt lost, unhappy, unsatisfied (in many ways), and like my marriage was also slipping. I absorbed quickly and started implementing some concepts quickly. Within the first day already saw my relationship change. I STFU about work issues and gave only the basics when asked. I got many questions like “is everything ok?” and “do you want to talk about it?” I just STFU and started/kept doing work around the house and yard. Already saw an immediate change in my relationship ...let’s see if it holds. Usually, I work my ass off, cook, clean, care for the dogs, work late usually, etc and still get nagged about bullshit. In about 2 hours of STFU, doing work, simply saying what I’m going to do, not being emotional, and not engaging in the traps I already felt a change. Wife said she appreciated me, kissed me deeply, and asked if what she was making for dinner was suitable. Wow! I guess we both missed the oak.

Things I’ve immediately identified that I still need to work on: work- I make a great salary at mid $200k usually crushing it at work but can do more than just watch TV when I get home to get ahead; diet; I cheat a lot due to tight daily schedules but you have given me inspiration to be mentally strong; drinking; I drink a lot, like a fucking idiot, drinking now to be honest and that’s a big fault I need to work on; reading- just ordered NMMNG and a workout book.

I’m hooked (or at least, have been “unplugged”) and wanted to say thank you. Looking forward to the ride.