I made a similar post a couple of years ago, but I think it’s time again after seeing a few nice-guy/incel posts here. So, guys who have made it to the other side, what would you say to your previous self? I’ll leave my own personal answer in a comment below.

    • Jankatarch@lemmy.world
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      4 hours ago

      “Become a girl.”

      Unironically being just slightly more feminine helps turn around your life a lot.

      • Scrubbles@poptalk.scrubbles.techOP
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        3 hours ago

        Turns out the hyper masculinity thing is a huge turnoff for most women. Not all, but a huge percentage of women eyeroll at the big trucks and the macho atmosphere.

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        11 hours ago

        Shortly after the mushrooms and realizing it wasn’t cringe to care about others, I met my now wife of 9 years.

        I’ll admit I just got around to becoming a girl last year, but if I didn’t meet someone, I would have transitioned like 8 years ago.

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          10 hours ago

          Wow, so this is an actual life story!

          Happy for you two, and hope your wife was gentle and welcoming about your transition!

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            10 hours ago

            Thanks :3

            She’s the best, super supportive.

            It gets better, but omg is finding someone hard even 9 years ago.

            Just gotta try to be a good person and keep rolling those dice.