We get a lot of talk on this sub about how TRP affects relationships with women, for obvious reasons. I want to take a bit and talk about something a little different. How TRP has changed my relationship with my parents. The good and the bad.

Sometime last year, I swallowed the pill. In the beginning, I was looking for benefits with women, and they've happened, sure.

The biggest changes though, have happened with my parents.

I live with my mother and my step-father who is a beta, but I'll get to them later.

For now, I want to talk about my father; beta of betas. Even before the pill, I knew my father wasn't exactly a great example of a man. But, I always had at least a modicum of respect for him. He's a nice guy. Everybody likes him, I thought.

Lately though, I'm seeing the truth. He's a joke. No spine, no confidence, no resolve, no plans, no hobbies, no friends, a complete disregard for his health, and total ignorance toward the consequences of his actions. I could go on all day about the gross and lame shit this guy does, but honestly I don't feel like thinking about it.

This man is my father. He repulses me. NO ONE has ever made me feel like that. For years, I tried to help him take care of himself and change. Nothing works.

I realize I'm wasting my time. I've all but cut him from my life. I can't have that kind of shit bringing me down.

My relationship with my father has essentially evaporated. Frankly, I'm happy about it. He's a terrible influence who attributed to a lot of the dysfunction in my life and I'm doing better without him.

Rant over. On to the happy part:

My relationship with my mother.

Before TRP, I was always super butt hurt at home. Mom would give me shit about the most mundane things. And I, being the super beta boy I was, would mope around and brood about it all, blaming the world instead of my own shitty attitude.

Our relationship was pretty much non-existent other than the occasional bickering. Every once in a while, she would throw a shit test my way (probably trying to see if I had ever become a man) and I would fail like the miserable pussy I was.

I hated it.

Then I found the pill. I started taking care of myself. I started standing up for myself. She noticed the change perhaps quicker than I did. She shit tests me ALL the time and I don't give a shit. In fact, I enjoy it (it's good practice). I laugh at her attempts at testing my frame instead of caving and letting her have a tantrum because of it. We banter, we make jokes at each other's expense without being passive aggressive douchebags about it. It's fun. For the first time in my life, I am having fun with one of my parents.

Now, she comes to me for advice. Especially on fitness. The pill helped me put my ass in gear and take care of myself physically. Because I took the initiative to get healthy, it has inspired my mom to do the same. We're both happier for it.

I'm proud of that.

I've noticed that I'm fitting into household decisions. She asks me for input on nearly everything, whether it be shit I don't really care about (like decoration) or important things, like financials. While I may not get the final say, I am at least a factor.

I've been around my mother enough to know when she's happy. And for a long time, I can honestly say, she wasn't. My step-father caves to her will on most everything and she was having to take the lead. We all know that's not what woman wants. And looking back, I can see the toll it was taking on her. It's simply too much for her to handle. She's acting like a happy little girl. It's kind of funny seeing the change in my mother. She's gone from this cold, angry, passive aggressive being to a giddy, bubbly, charming lady.

I'm astounded.

I'm astounded at how easy it all feels. I'm astounded by how quickly people start to pick up on the changes in my character.

All of this I'm noticing in my relationships with everyone in my life. Whether it's with friends, family, or women. Whether it's people I've known for years or new acquaintances, the dynamics are all shifting.

And it's a joy to sit back and watch.

Thanks TRP, you guys kick ass.

EDIT: Got rid of blatant overuse of the word Now