Summary: The red pill fosters and promotes the dichotomy of alpha vs beta male characteristics. This is often with the view that alpha males traits are desirable and beta traits are to be scorned and discarded through self improvement. Yet there are those among the redpill who experience success in the sexual market place, have self preservation unlike beta males yet do not espoused the typical values/behaviors of alpha males. This merits some discussion of the curious sigma male.

Introduction: The difference between alpha/beta are discussed ad-nausiem so I will pay them some service for the sake of discussion.

Alpha male: Dominant male who commands the respect of his peers and social group. Confident, outspoken, successful and are often defined by extensive sexual exploits highlighting their desirability. Women want him and other men want to be him. He is the pinnacle of the social strata.

Beta male: A subservient appeaser and follower. They are eager to please and seek validation from others by pandering to other men and womens needs. This creates the perception of weakness as they will resign themselves to the role of a thankless provider at the expense of themselves.

What this dichotomy fails to take into account is that some of these traits are not exclusive to alpha OR beta males. For instance it is entirely possible to be self confident, ambitious and sexually successful while shirking the role as a social leader/dominator. Simultaneously it is still possible to be a protector/provider without showing weakness or subservience yourself.

This is where I present you the sigma male.

Nature Of The Sigma Male

One of the analogies I use when considering the nature of a sigma male is that of the japanese ronin. For those unfamiliar, the ronin were samurai in feudal Japan who had become master-less following the death or loss of favor of their lord. They were typically shunned by a society that viewed them as renegades in culture defined by a strong code of honor. Yet despite their outcast nature and lack of fealty they were still accomplished warriors and as formidable as any true samurai. Instead they sought out success in their own endeavors and played by their own rules in a society governed by deep running social constructs.

Such is the Sigma male. He is as confident and capable in his abilities as any alpha male yet does not seek leadership and does not seek to dominate the social strata. Rather he sees this as a pointless venture and instead follows his own individual pursuits outside of normal social convention. Oftentimes he may even be content to work for or be subservient to an alpha male provided that it furthers his own individual goals. He is non the less capable of dethroning an alpha should the need arise.

Sigma Male In The Sexual Market Place

The outsider/loner strategy may at first seem like suicide in the sexual marketplace. Yet the sigma male can easily find his own niche. He does not have desirable women flocking to outward displays of confidence or dominance; he instead lays in the shadows watching, observing and only casually participating. Only once his interest is piqued does his confidence reveal itself as he capably pursues women who are easily attracted by his mysterious, intelligent and self-assured demeanor.

Unlike the alpha male, the sigma male does not pursue sexual exploits as a means to an end but rather as an end in itself. This is because sexual conquest for an alpha, is a manifestation of social value/validation. The more partners they have, the higher their desirability to women and the more successful they are perceived by fellow men. A sigma male on the other hand pursues a sexual partner because of his genuine interest in his sexual partner. While this may be be merely because of physical attraction/gratification, more often than not it is because of his interest in an extended or monogamous relationship with said partner.

Goals Of A Sigma Male

The choice of partners of a sigma male is of significance as well. Capable as they are in their exploits, there are many potential partners which a sigma will not pursue. Either due to a lack of physical attractiveness, intelligence or some other quality of value to the sigma male. This is because a sigma seeks out quality in a partner; Time and affections are a valuable resource to him that are not worth squandering on something he knows will have a zero outcome for him. Rather a pursuit must in some way also better him and in some cases his partner as well. Adventurous/stimulating sex, engaging conversation or pleasurable company are all valid things he may desire in a partner.

The image presented here while confusing to the usual alpha/beta complex. Alphas seek to dominate and assert themselves while betas seek validation as a provider. A sigma desired neither of these things for their own sake and instead seeks self improvement and the freedom to pursue his own goals. This results in a character with the high self confidence and ability to game that is often characteristic of alphas while being also willing to commit/provide/protect for a sole partner as is characteristic of betas.

A side note to this is that sigma males may take great pride in their ability and desire to protect and care for a sexual partner or friend. This is not completely one sided though as with most beta providers. In return for their protection and loyalty, the sigma male expects an equal return of loyalty and the delivery of whatever quality was deemed worthy of the sigmas attention. Loss or abuse of this trust is met with cold ruthlessness by a sigma who quickly discards that which no longer has value to him.

Implications For The Red Pill

The sigma male provides a model that departs from the typical red pill model of the alpha and beta male personalities. He does not seek to compete with others or validate himself except where it is prudent to do so to meet his own goals. As a result he does not operate by the same rules as others with the view that the winning move is often to simply not play. Despite this often strange outsider demeanor, he is still a highly capable individual who's disinterest or apathy should not be confused for weakness or lack of ambition. He simply has his own set of values, needs and sexual desires which he is perfectly capable of meeting on his own terms. This is what sets him apart from other outsiders or social rejects who are often times incapable of meeting their own desires.

If the red pill provides the rules to games of the casino that is the sexual marketplace then the sigma male is like the rouge card counter of the gambling crowd. He is that quirky outsider who understands the rules but still plays on his own terms. Often to the scorn and frustration of other skilled players and the casino itself.

I hope this resonates with some of you who understand and internalize the rules laid down by the red pill yet still play the game by your own terms.

TLDR

Sigma males are the loners of society who play outside the rules of a social group. They do not play the typical dichotomy of alpha vs beta males in search of sexual conquest or validation. Instead they follow their own strategy and find success on their terms. Combining the high confidence of an alpha with the quiet complacency of a beta male. They are highly capable and formidable individuals who fulfill their needs on their terms. A rouge agent in a well structured sexual marketplace.

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