Done lurking

[KTHParticipant 151]

I’ll keep this short and sweet:

I grew up in a family that was an extreme example of hypergamy. The men worked their butts off building up wealth that they didn’t get to enjoy. The women were self-centered because those same men doted on even their most petty emotions. When the women weren’t ignoring their kids, they were complaining about us. We were worried sick about upsetting them because of the tantrums they’d throw.

I should stop talking about why I’m here, because what really needs explaining is why I didn’t sign up years earlier.

Thanks for putting up this site.

[HitmanParticipant]

Welcome.
Codependency is like emotional blackmail. .Most women are either experts at it or sharpening up their game. .

[Biggvs_DickvsParticipant 3725]

KTH wrote:

I should stop talking about why I’m here, because what really needs explaining is why I didn’t sign up years earlier.

Warmest Welcome Brother. I think every MGHOW feels this way to at least some extent. Please don’t let that stop you from telling us more about why you’re here – we love the stories.

Each one of them just confirms what we’re learning and have learned, and what brought the rest of us here. I too had a similar Step-monster who ran my Dad broke buying luxury cars and exercise equipment that never got used.

"Data, I would be delighted to offer any advice I can on understanding women. When I have some, I'll let you know." --Captain Picard,

[Anonymous 42]

Awesome thread title! I like when men come out of the woodwork to say their piece!

Welcome to MGTOW KTH, I’m sure you have a treasure trove of mental f~~~ery to share, perhaps detailing narcissistic personality disorder, it sounds like you’ve been exposed to the worst of the worst!

Welcome to the club!

[Blue SkiesParticipant 15665]

welcome sir
i’m glad you’re done lurking and ready to participate!
enjoy the forums and the website

MGTOW is not a movement, it is a way of life.

[TuneoutParticipant]

Welcome and glad to see you’re ready to take the plunge!

Lifes a bitch,but you don't have to marry one!

[ExpendableYouthParticipant 381]

Welcome, I am glad you have joined as well. The brotherhood is growing

[KTHParticipant 151]

Anonymous wrote:

I’m sure you have a treasure trove of mental f~~~ery to share, perhaps detailing narcissistic personality disorder, it sounds like you’ve been exposed to the worst of the worst!

Spot on. Reading about that was one of the first things that helped me break away.

[Tiga KParticipant 1693]

Welcome. Feel free to share as much as you’d like. We love hearing from the new guys.

[KTHParticipant 151]

Biggvs_Dickvs wrote:

KTH wrote:

I should stop talking about why I’m here, because what really needs explaining is why I didn’t sign up years earlier.

Please don’t let that stop you from telling us more about why you’re here – we love the stories.

Some of my reasons for holding back are legal. The women did some things that could land them in court as criminal defendants, and a lawyer would probably tell me to STFU.

I’ll say this much: Aside from the bad influence that their wives had on them, the men were good-hearted and constructive. They picked careers that mattered and were charitable. They also did a great job of teaching their kids how to solve problems.

If they hadn’t been too emotionally gutted to stick up for their sons and each-other, I think we would have had great relationships. I still respect them intellectually.

I try periodically to reach out, but they’re in their 60s and 70s and don’t seem to want to make the jump.

I too had a similar Step-monster who ran my Dad broke buying luxury cars and exercise equipment that never got used.

^ I chuckled at that 🙂 My favorite term is “girlfiend.” You know, mother and smother are only one letter apart.

My mother and one of my aunts nagged their husbands to get in shape. Then when both of them whipped themselves into competition-worthy shape, they started to worry about losing them to other women, and sabotaged their fitness programs (scheduling must-attend events at the same times and that sort of thing). Go figure.

[Solo MAN’S WisdomParticipant]

You’ve found The Source. Many, if not most, of our stories mirror yours. Learn from our/your mistakes and become a better man.

When women lead, destruction is the destination. -- Me.

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