I realized today that while my life could always better, I am actually very happy right now. I owe a great part of that happiness to MGTOW principles I put in place years ago (before I even knew what MGTOW was). This community as greatly helped over the years as well.

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I am happily single, (technically divorced). I really enjoy my job. I have raised a boy that knows what is important and what is not (he is also MGTOW). I have learned how to save and spend for things I like, such as traveling. I have ridden my Harley through many parts of the country. I have also learned I don't need most of the crap everyone is trying to sell me. I live with far fewer possessions, and therefor when I do want something materialistic, I can afford to buy quality. I have great friends of both sexes that are there for me when times are down and they know I'll be there for them when they are down. I have respect for myself - something I was missing for many years. (Be sure you've got your feet set before accepting women friends - there will be temptations, and they won't understand you at first. This means they will shit test you even more!)

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If you are new to MGTOW, I'd like to share a couple of thoughts for you. MGTOW works best when you are truly focused on doing what is best for you. Set yourself goals. Make yourself better. Stop chasing pussy! Don't get lazy. Fine to sit and play video games all night, but maybe not every night. Do something healthy that interests you. Educate yourself.

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If you think MGTOW is about hating women, or hating the system, you're wrong. Yes, sometimes we all need to vent, and this is a great place to get it out, but please, don't get stuck in the hate phase. It is not good for you in the long run to hate groups of people. It has nothing to do with putting women down - they act the way they act because so many accept it.

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You will reach that point when you will see all the traps coming from a mile away: The drama, the shit tests, the lying, and all the metoo/himtoo shit. You'll easily avoid these without even having to think about them - it will become natural. You'll learn that you don't really need that validation from women that you thought you did. Be careful though, because when you learn to value and control yourself, you will become very attractive to the very women you are ignoring. Be strong!

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