MGTOW & Materialism

Older_Miggy · 2018-12-16T20:12:43+00:00

Actually most on here go minimalist. Still, why does a MGTOW have to be minimalist? If buying stuff makes you happy, go for it.

DangZagnut · 2018-12-16T20:14:54+00:00

I think in many cases people are showing alternatives to chasing relationships, and when you don't you have a flush of wealth put to better use.

It's similar to when someone quits drugs or alcohol, they suddenly have far more resources to spend on things that might actually make them happy.

Lately it seems to be a lot more about dogs and cats and things, then overpriced nonsense.

It comes and goes depending on the circumstances and time of year. Personally I prefer to post travel photos and stories of my travels than whatever crap I just bought.

It's only money, what else are you going to do with it?

Tercalerc · 2018-12-16T20:12:44+00:00

I'm a minimalist myself, but I understand why some MGTOW show off their things. Why shouldn't they? They do it to show what a man can get for himself when you don't have to worry about buying women things they'd just waste.

boisdevie · 2018-12-16T20:12:20+00:00

If you want to buy stuff you need to earn money. If you earn lots of money for lots of stuff you pay lots of tax - which supports the gynocentric system. I deliberately try not to earn too much.

Also, I prefer experiences to stuff.

easeanddelight · 2018-12-16T20:12:47+00:00

They are GYOW because they do whatever the fuck they want to so. If they stopped doing what they are doing because of your opinion or the opinion of others they would not be GYOW.

MXRNate77 · 2018-12-16T20:30:25+00:00

Personally I’ve gone minimalist but I’m happy for the guys that have the financial freedom to buy what makes them happy. They want a Lambo then so be it. This is what happens when a man controls the money he makes. Would you rather us buy diamond rings, high end purses and dinners for females?

When I was married I caught hell buying a $3 clearance fishing lure once all the while my ex was melting her debit card in every card reader in town. Once you go through ridiculous shit like that being financially free is part of getting off the plantation.

Destroy_Rebuild_ · 2018-12-16T20:13:57+00:00

I wouldn't take a few posts as a representation of the majority here. In fact, I think the majority are lurkers such as myself.

This being said, I am a minimalist and try to avoid unnecessary consumerism by all costs. I like my time to be mostly free of distraction (reddit is the occasional guilty pleasure) so I can focus on things that matter.

Thus, I find no 'balance' because I simply eliminate it to a significant degree.

As far as how I am GMOW. . . I work a job that I truly enjoy and spend my free time the way I want to spend it with minimal external coercion to spend it otherwise and stay on a disciplined path to meet the goals I have set for myself.

Hope this answers your question or gets your started.

flee_market · 2018-12-16T20:54:34+00:00

Maybe materialism makes them happy. Why are you so worried about it? Go your own way.

HackrKnownAsFullChan · 2018-12-16T20:21:12+00:00

For me money was never very important and no matter how little I earned, I could always put something on the side.

When I was married it was a financial disaster, with me trying to reduce expenses and my ex bitching about not having enough.

Now I just want to make sure I have a place to live and food to eat. All my money is going to saving so I can buy a house and save on rent. When I buy it, it won't be anything fancy, probably something small and non-descript.

I think the biggest freedom is to be free of wants. Then nothing can imprison you into a job you hate.

I'm all for minimalism. And not in the fancy Japanese furniture way. I have a used bicycle and used clothes and used books and used furniture. More I don't need. Once you get a car, you need a place to park it, gas, insurance, tools.... So best to not make life complicated.

If I had to move to a different country, I could probably have everything organized in 2 weeks. That is freedom.

[deleted] · 2018-12-16T20:45:04+00:00

3 summers ago I spent $450 on a thot for a weekend getaway. I knew she was a whore and she turned out to be a whore. But I wanted distraction.

Each time I want something I don't need, I think of that money I wasted on a thot and buy myself just because ....

I waste money when saving is a better option for rainy days.

I was always been bad with money and women. MGTOW has resolved the latter.

So what's a man without his flaws?

mongolian_usa · 2018-12-16T20:47:29+00:00

I'm a minimalist, but I do have just a few material goods. Namely my Xbox of which I only play two games on.

801735 · 2018-12-16T20:50:12+00:00

Why do some people flaunt theses things here?

It's punishment for the lurkesses. ]=)

DWShimoda · 2018-12-16T21:12:09+00:00

that when one is supposedly MGTOW, they immediately resort to materialism as their source of happiness

Nope. What you're doing is falling for an inherent "self selection" bias.

Those who are NOT into that... well we generally don't* post pictures of our NON "brand new" stuff (what would be the point?)

* I mean there ARE exceptions. Like a couple of months back when I posted the pic of my old truck after I'd given it a new "clear coat" paint job.

Why do some people flaunt theses things here?

Why do you think some people flaunt such things anywhere? They're "proud" of their new toy and/or they're attention whores.

I wanted to spark a friendly debate about consumerism and internal happiness.

Well then you're going about it all wrong; you're coming off as just (yet another) little pissant "concern troll."

The general response to which is:

GFY

PubliusVirgilius · 2018-12-16T21:35:34+00:00

I am also became a minimalist because pf MGTOW. I do have a few things that I value and lile, but I also got rid of a lot of stuff I dont use.

Snakerspug · 2018-12-16T21:52:43+00:00

When you get rid of one addiction, you have to replace it with another. Unless you dont let addictions rule you.

[deleted] · 2018-12-16T22:10:29+00:00

It's a phase. I've went though it myself. Most single guys will live the fancy life for a few years because it's new.

Then most of us get tired of it and go back to minimalism

ThirstySasquatch · 2018-12-16T22:50:01+00:00

I disagree.

Most of the guys here talk about how they're capable of owning a ton of stuff here because they have substantially better finances than any married man.

Also, for as many of the guys that talk about rolling in money, there's just as many who are transitioning to/are minimalists.

I myself have downsized dramatically and am well on my way to a minimalist lifestyle. This type of life allows me to save more money if I so choose as I don't spend my cash on dumb stuff I don't really need.

BleachBleachDab · 2018-12-16T23:54:05+00:00

Consumerism is based and redpilled

omen_tenebris · 2018-12-17T00:33:10+00:00

ATM I'm a student but I enjoy premium stuff. Expensive stuff over cheap copied shit really does make a difference. My 350$ headphones made me more happy this year then ANYTHING. I probably won't ever be a minimalist, that goes against my nature. ( Bose qc 35)

PatnarDannesman · 2018-12-17T02:26:12+00:00

Humans are designed to consume. Constantly searching for new things to consume is what kept us alive and what made us strive to innovate and change our environment to suit us.

Now that our calorie requirement is found easily in supermarkets that drive is placed elsewhere.

We have plenty of hours to kill between gym, work and bedtime. Whatever you use to fill that time is perfectly fine as long as it’s not completely self-destructive (eg drugs) or interferes with important things like work and gym.

Title	MGTOW & Materialism
Author	simpleneuron
Upvotes	7
Comments	35
Date	December 16, 2018 8:09 PM UTC (7 years ago)
Subreddit	Posted in /r/MGTOW
Original Link	https://old.reddit.com/r/MGTOW/comments/a6sdcj/mgtow_materialism/
Archive Link	https://theredarchive.com/r/MGTOW/mgtow-materialism.441732 https://theredarchive.com/post/441732

Comments

GFY