What are some non-hateful alternatives to MGTOW for men who don't want to seek either romantic relationships or close friendships with women?

WknessTease · 2026-05-14T15:25:26+00:00

I fail to understand why some men wouldn't want close friendships with women if not for hateful / misogynistic reasons

xvszero · 2026-05-14T15:13:35+00:00

Just like, don't do those things. No one is making you.

Although it's weird to not want to be friends with half the population due to factors they don't control.

friedlish · 2026-05-14T17:23:05+00:00

Oh, buddy. I'm so sorry you've been scared into feeling you need to distance yourself from women. But I am nearly 100% certain that that fear was not motivated by what women have done, but what men have told you about women.

You need deprogramming, and distance from red pill ideology. Not distance from women.

iostefini · 2026-05-15T03:38:18+00:00

I'm wondering why the man you're hanging out with can't be dating women. Like... can't you join a sports team or something? Lots of men and community there.

sirlost33 · 2026-05-14T17:21:30+00:00

It’s ok to be a straight guy with gay friends. If you’re looking for a “safe” male space of men not interested in women, that’s probably your best bet.

philipkdickingaround · 2026-05-14T18:35:12+00:00

When women talk trash about men IRL, it's almost always jokes -- Women have fathers, brothers, cousins, uncles who they love.

Women are our comrades, our co-workers, our mentors, our friends.

Don't listen to what they say on Reddit or Twitter, the more inflammatory the more upvotes or retweets

MoreThanVoidFiller · 2026-05-14T15:21:56+00:00

I'm a woman, but I highly recommend checking out the Mankind Project. I've known a couple guys who went from MGTOW-type ideology to MKP and found a constructive and healthy community of men.

Altruistic_Emu4917 · 2026-05-14T14:57:47+00:00

Monastic life

Reasonable-Lynx2000 · 2026-05-15T05:58:53+00:00

Do you have any hobbies already? If not, maybe look for ones that are often more male attended than others (or at least where it would be easy to find male groups). There are also sometines gender specific groups within many hobbies. Things like: sports teams, video games, table top games, D&D, wood working, fishing. Also, have you looked up "men's groups" in your area? Or like meet-up events for men (some are in person, some are digital). Also, perhaps consider reflecting on where this fear of women and discomfort is coming from. Journal about it, maybe go to therapy. Even if befriending women right now is not comfortable for you, it might be good to explore if that could change in the future.

Trena_p · 2026-05-15T17:19:34+00:00

Your mom is a women. I presume there are other women in your life. Are you friends with any of them?

freaklikeme263 · 2026-05-19T23:05:10+00:00

Hey OP I saw you mention two chromosome as a reason not to make female friends. Please don’t base your view of woman off the crazy shit on Reddit.

Those girls are hateful freaks. I’ve seen so much man hate on Reddit it makes me sick.

However, in real life only one of my many woman friends hates men. The majority love him, and I love the one that does hate them and find it funny when she disses them cuz she’s funny about it. Like some woman don’t like men and (She is the only friend I know who loves Reddit) might be very loud on Reddit but Reddit is a bunch of chronically online people and in general does not have the healthiest views and Reddit DOES NOT represent the majority opinion.

Like I know what you mean. I’ve seen super man hating views on Reddit and it’s like, wtf, why is this upvoted 3K times? The FUCK! They just generalized men and dissed them. Who are these people? Do they live under a rock? This is sickening. I’m so greatful I’m not one of them.

However, I see this on Reddit. Not in real life. Far more girls lean to boy crazy than boy hating, with most just healthily liking them. Reddit does not represent reality and please don’t let it scare you from making female friends! Although I agree a group of male friends sounds healthy. It’s ok if there are a few females in the group however! It doesn’t mean every activity will include them. Male relationships are important. A healthier view might be I want to make male friendships as they are healthy, but I am ok if I make a female friend as long as I have enough male friendships to support me as well.

pebblebebble · 2026-05-14T16:07:19+00:00

Depends where you are. In UK there’s something called Andy’s Man Club that could be worth exploring, they’re all over the country and meet on a Monday evening at 7pm.

Xx_SwordWords_xX · 2026-05-16T09:00:42+00:00

Monk or priest.

SquareExtra918 · 2026-05-14T15:32:03+00:00

Just chilling out, minding your own business? Maybe find ACE dudes to hang with?

MGTOWManofMystery · 2026-05-14T22:29:43+00:00

Employ the services of sex workers.

Title	What are some non-hateful alternatives to MGTOW for men who don't want to seek either romantic relationships or close friendships with women?
Author	Icy-Investment407
Upvotes	5
Comments	56
Date	May 14, 2026 2:37 PM UTC (2 months ago)
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