[Question] What’s a Beta? How do you prevent yourself from being one?

13065729n · 2020-08-28T14:42:04+00:00

In simple terms, a beta male always seeks approval from others and strives for external validation. They dont have their own unique identity, relying on others to define their self worth.

Beta males are also obsessed with conforming to societal norms, deriving happiness from external sources rather than internal.

On the other hand, an Alpha Male is inherently content with his life, pursuing their distant ambitions without caring about how society perceives them.

In order to prevent "beta" behaviour, you should first discard your reliance on other people for pleasure and satisfaction. Instead of constantly worrying about your external image, you should focus on forging your path forward and finding a worthwhile goal to look forward to in the future. Good luck!

InternetNull · 2020-08-28T14:42:10+00:00

You are not a dog. Those definitions belong to animal packs.

Go your own way, invent your own "class". Do it for your own betterment, not for a cunt.

jakethegreatwhite · 2020-08-28T14:54:16+00:00

Just stand up for yourself, and in relationships put yourself first. Don't please people if they don't earn it, dont let people disrespect you, and have an abundance mindset with women so your not tied down to one.

P748d5472 · 2020-08-28T14:40:47+00:00

Don't let people define you.

Solo_and_Simple · 2020-08-28T14:58:49+00:00

"Beta" is typically contrasted with "alpha," with alpha meaning socially dominant. So beta is more socially submissive or at least second-rank to the alpha.

Personally, I don't find it a helpful way of thinking. People are a lot more complicated than a binary system like that. And I don't seem to fit either category. I'm not interested in social dominance, but I'm not submissive either.

When I was looking into this, the only "type" that fit me was sigma. But even that seemed a little too ego-stroking, in the way it was defined.

oskajoerg · 2020-08-28T16:01:28+00:00

All men are beta in some situations and alpha in other situations, we are not single dimensional. Eg. as a mathematician and a athlete, then when talking to older mathematicians with more experience I'm beta because they know better, but when talking to peers about training etc. I'm Alpha as I know more than they do for sure.

That's the situational definition of Alpha / Beta, but I think about more as a lifestyle where one is not affected by people's opinions, don't just do things because other people do it and a person striving to get to the best in all areas life: money, relationships and health.

GlobalAsshat · 2020-08-28T16:05:14+00:00

Alphas impregnate women while betas raise the alpha's offspring. It's best not to further reward bad behavior in our society as the progressives and the government do enough of this already. Raise your own kids and only get involved with a woman who has a low partner count and has not had children with random guys she did not marry.

This isn't the best answer but there are already good answers here by other posters so I thought I'd add a less good answer.

casra888 · 2020-08-28T20:27:37+00:00

If youre asking, thats a really good sign you are on the right path. Take zero shit from anyone. Look to only yourself for approval. Do things that benefit you. You are not her ATM, entertainment, second choice, emotional tampon, etc. The second she annoys or bores you, you hang up or walk away. She either figures out how to behave or your ghost her.

NoviCovjek · 2020-08-28T14:21:12+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/dating_advice/comments/ifncjf/a_question_for_everyone_what_makes_a_man_beta_and/?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share

simplisticallysimple · 2020-08-29T05:54:31+00:00

Beta means giving special treatment to women.

If you wouldn't do for a guy what you're doing for a woman, that's beta as hell, and you should cut that shit out.

ousis2323 · 2020-08-28T15:05:56+00:00

Every man in relationships is a beta. There is no alpha in that is kept in cage. Beta just caters and supports woman's needs. You could argue how much beta someone is as there are these alphas who have very high value but are still in relationship and there are cucks who do not even deserve name beta.

Grave_Heresy · 2020-08-28T18:23:15+00:00

I'd say check out Better Bachelor and Coach Greg Adams on YouTube

Both have solid information.

You could throw Donovan Sharpe in there too I guess. He is a bit harsh with his words but if you watch enough of his content you get a good idea about what the dating landscape is today.

Personally, don't like how he characterizes Bachelors but he is entertaining.

kissyoursister · 2020-08-28T21:43:50+00:00

I really hate the terms “beta” and “alpha”, but I guess in some sense, a “beta male” is just someone who follows. They have no personal interests of their own, will submit to anyone with power (whether that’s a woman, their boss, etc), and I personally don’t think they’re any fun to be around.

However, I do not believe it has anything to do with masculinity. I’m fairly in-touch with my feminine side and unironically say that I’m metrosexual. I just happen to have interests in things that isn’t “manly” by society’s standards, like fashion, self-care, art, etc.

What’s the best advice? Go your own way. That’s the only advice.

DonMelbourne · 2020-08-28T22:46:36+00:00

A beta male is someone who cares whether or not he is a beta male. Just be yourself, and let others worry about your label.

A5tR093 · 2020-08-29T02:12:42+00:00

Thank you for this explanation.

Frosty-Gate-8094 · 2020-08-29T16:15:29+00:00

If you are a MGTOW, you are an omega. So u are neither alpha nor beta. You have transcended the game.

RedEyeBlackEye1 · 2020-08-30T22:36:24+00:00

Beta is low value(sometimes high value) Simp that caters to and believes in a false reality that women are to be put on pedestals, protected,and etc. Betas are blinded to the true(bitter) reality of female nature and often times the true power schematic of the world around them.

Title	[Question] What’s a Beta? How do you prevent yourself from being one?
Author	A5tR093
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Comments	22
Date	August 28, 2020 2:15 PM UTC (5 years ago)
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