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RomanceRe: This Lady Is Definitely A Wife Material by Ronnnie: 6:47pm On Oct 20, 2021
bigpicture001:
Don't be deceived... That girl still can't date that guy. The kinda thing happened to me..

My ex coms t my place to follow me drag indomie 300naira.. and small Coke for four months....

I thought sh was aokay with my modest life as she is supposed to be earning 15k monthly by way of the job she told me she does in a lab...

Las Las.... After four month wen she tire, she told the truth that she owns her firm.. okay we continue, but in the long run.. she still ran away because of no too much money around me,.... Even dou progress don start to show my side..

Lesson: women can never stay in a relationship without much money in it... Those that try it are old and are desperate cuz of age..

Don't allow any lady deceive u... Money is all they care about! Not talk, eloquent, handsome, loving, communicating, gentle man who is also working...

For them , money supercede these things
It's this kind of advise that makes guys do dubious things just to get money thinking it will make a woman love you more....and this is very WRONG...
I know girls whose guys are stinkingly rich but still cheat on them.
Am not saying don't hustle to be rich but do it for yourself and not to get or keep a woman....
Make una drop that mentality...
RomanceRe: How Do I Take The 'REDPILL'? by Ronnnie: 3:19pm On Oct 19, 2021
Just follow this few rules

-Put yourself first Always(Before doing anything,look at how it will benefit you and you alone)
-Never chase anyone or anything(Have the mindset that "if it's yours,then it's yours")
-Invest in yourself and your goals(exercise,buy new clothes,play sport,socialize with people,have hobbies,start a career path)
-Put your self respect over anything including pussy(it's not worth it,peace of mind is everything)
-Dont be desperate or Needy(Be independent so that you don't need anyone to be happy)
-Never beg anyone to stay in your life..If they want to leave,let them(Abundance mindset)

If you follow this,then you are good to go...Redpill doesn't mean you became a woman hater ..it's just teaches you to Value yourself more...
RomanceRe: Am I Becoming A Simp And Being Friendzoned? by Ronnnie: 12:28pm On Oct 19, 2021
dboY1123:
I just confirmed I'm a simp..lol very interesting.
I used my second line to chat her on WhatsApp, disguised like we are Facebook friends and asked her if she has a bf which she said yes, and I asked for his name, she gave me a different name.
She literally denied having a bf or being in a relationship when we met, I remembered she said her ex boyfriend couldn't cope with her because she's always busy at work and she's not always around.
That was what made me ask her out and not just think of taking advantage of her..but now my eyes don clear...
I didn't let her know I was the one chatting her, I'll just act like nothing happened, till when she comes around again..this time I won't be a fool
You have gotten the answer you need.....
Stop every contact you have with her...don't call her,don't message her,if you see her for road like you see stranger...Generally just don't care about her anymore...she will make attempt to talk to you am sure...
When/if she does...just turn her to sex partner...associate with her without any relationship or stuff like that and she will submit to you..Kill any feelings you have for her
RomanceRe: Am I Becoming A Simp And Being Friendzoned? by Ronnnie: 12:23pm On Oct 19, 2021
dboY1123:
Hmmm.. I know what I could have just done tho..most times, even if its first time it has to be my place or s restaurant close.
I didn't want her to feel like I was just after her coming to my place. Yesterday, she was actually begging that she the network was bad that was why she couldn't pick my call or call..I just felt she's kinda interested and maybe give her time..but as it is now, I have to be patient with her till she comes around again, she comes often tho and it won't be long..now that she's comfortable around me She'll definitely visit.
Simping is not just an act but a mindset..as is it now you mind is just into pleasing her hoping she will love you more which is very false..
Redpill isnt against giving your partner something like the phone,but you should never reward bad behaviour...she should also put more effort into the relationship..the relationship that last is the one where the girl invest more than the guy
No call her and no pick her call for like two weeks...if she starts feeling she is loosing you,she will act right and chase you but if she doesn't,count your losses and move on....
Have some self respect before you loose it totally in her eyes
RomanceRe: Reality Every Guy Need To Know ( STRICTLY REDPILL) ... by Ronnnie: 11:37am On Oct 19, 2021
Mandela27:
Guys I have a serious problem and I need help.
I've been retaining my semen since June last year,but I didn't stop smoking marijuana all these while which I know causes watery sperm,I've recently stopped for three weeks now and by God's grace put an end to it,I'm not going back again.
This morning I had a girl neighbor dat came to visit me,we forked raw cus I wanted to confirm if my sperm have become thick again,but guys when I came, it's still watery.... please help me I'm scared...I was adviced to eat bananas and watermelon but no much improvement
You have been smoking for years and you expect to be healed in just three weekshuh....the body doesn't work like that....you will need months to get fully healed(try not smoking till the year end) and eat alot of fruits,exercise or engage in any physical activity daily and also stay away from sex for a while..Your body needs time to heal..
Reminds me of the saying "short term pleasures bring long term pains"
RomanceRe: Reality Every Guy Need To Know ( STRICTLY REDPILL) ... by Ronnnie: 11:08am On Oct 18, 2021
Just came across the news of Mauro icardi and his wife saga...
Imagine coming online to drag a man who you cheated on your ex with...not just her ex but Mauro icardi's teammate...
She was dating maxi,a former teammate of Mauro icardi at inter Milan and even had children for him....maxi and Mauro were very close friends but she decided to jump ships when she saw that mauro's career seemed more promising so she cheated with him and left maxi who had been with her for years.
Now she has come online to accuse him of cheating..just imagine...a man you cheated with and you expect him not to cheat on you...
She acted without thinking of the repercussions of her actions...now the Law of karma is taking its course and it is very brutal...
The same Maxi she cheated on never dragged her online when she left him for icardi...now icardi has cheated on her and she comes online to play the victim card thinking the world will have pity for her for being a woman not knowing that the world never forgets...now her past is here to Haunt her...
This Bitches never learn....
CelebritiesRe: Prince Kpokpogri Deletes Apology Issued To Janemena’s Husband, Andre by Ronnnie: 5:36pm On Oct 17, 2021
Bukasint:
Ordinary small cheating way Janemena do the whole internet wan scatter say because she be married woman... Married Men done dey cheat since time immemorial nobody dey scatter Internet or wan crucify them. Abeg make una leave Janemena alone.
To cheat some more or what....
The way this generation see immorality as nothing serious is alarming...
She cheated on her husband not once or twice but multiple times and you still defend her....wow
CelebritiesRe: Prince Kpokpogri Deletes Apology Issued To Janemena’s Husband, Andre by Ronnnie: 5:34pm On Oct 17, 2021
Ginaz:
Kpokpogri is so foolish. Sleeping with someone’s wife and still have guts to brag about it .
If she closed her legs as a married woman,he won't have anything to brag about....
RomanceRe: Reality Every Guy Need To Know ( STRICTLY REDPILL) ... by Ronnnie: 10:39pm On Oct 16, 2021
dhiqson:
Someone needed to say this ronnie!!!!

Btw what are we going to do about the latest trend
Everyone is all all red pilled on romance land
Good and bad are associated with red pill
Check the threads huh
I have noticed some threads and most of these guys just confuse Redpill for woman hating.....They believe you are a true Redpiller when you sex counts start getting high or you became stingy to women believing they just want to extort them of money...trying to tell them otherwise will make them regard you as a simp...
They attach redpill to sex,romance and women without realizing Redpill goes far beyond that.
I just think they are suffering from an overdose of the limited Redpill knowledge...but if that makes them happy then so be it...
RomanceRe: Reality Every Guy Need To Know ( STRICTLY REDPILL) ... by Ronnnie: 10:25pm On Oct 16, 2021
BLOODYSPERM:
When redpill insists don't marry Harlotts, never ever wife up a hoe, idiots will not listen, even some redpill aware men will still fall for these trap, it baffles me how men especially men of value and honor wife up hoes,how do sluts pull it off on men and winhuh angry, these is the perfect demonstration of okafor law, alpha fvcks beta bucks, a hoe can't change her ways, her past is permanent, never forgive her, never forget it, if not you would be put to shame like these idiot, similar to Tega's husband, celebrities, models, actress,media personality, retired olosho, single mothers, daughters of single mothers, don't commit to public toilets, used products, filthy rags, dungs of the earth

https://www.nairaland.com/6805589/prince-kpokpogri-janemena-sex-severally#106790973
He thought he could change her and make her wife material...he even lost his masculine frame by even helping her record the video thinking only him will have access to the cake..see what it brought him...
Men are just too weak nowadays ffs
RomanceRe: Reality Every Guy Need To Know ( STRICTLY REDPILL) ... by Ronnnie: 9:46pm On Oct 16, 2021
Just read the full details of the kpokpogri and janemena sex scandal...went to watch her videos to confirm if she truly twerks and how her husband's do support and even be the one to video her twerking and upload it online....
I was at first feeling pity for the guy,now I see he was the architect of his own demise...How can you let your lawfully wedded wife upload such kind of videos and think she just likes dancing...even tho she does it before marriage but that institution should be respected....If I was him,that would be the first thing I would expect her to stop upon marrying her and if she doesn't I ditch her....How can you pay her bride price but men can (with just 100# subscription) can masturbate to seeing her body part?...How can your wife be constantly twerking in indecent dresses and be uploading for the world to see...it just shows he has no single self respect...What the hell is going on with men in this world?...How can you be so blinded by a woman's beauty Kos am sure he was scared of loosing her and just want to please her...now see the result..
At first I wanted to blame the woman,but after reading the full details,I can say the man is to be blamed for ignoring the redflags...Now see the shame...Another man claiming to have bleeped your wife more than you have and all that shit...
I told you all before...Dating or marrying a girl who still constantly upload her pic/videos online seeking attention is like paying for a product but it is still being Advertised for sale..
Let this be a lesson to both single and married Redpillers...
RomanceRe: What by Ronnnie: 2:13pm On Oct 16, 2021
mosdii:
Nigerian Girls Are Useless...All Of Them
The legend behind that famous Quote...I hail thee
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Watford Vs Liverpool (0 - 5) On 16th October 2021 by Ronnnie: 2:09pm On Oct 16, 2021
Babysho:
I made this post last week, Man Utd fans attack me grin
When Ronaldo was his age(28 years old),sallah was just a Muslim festival
RomanceRe: Reality Every Guy Need To Know ( STRICTLY REDPILL) ... by Ronnnie: 6:52am On Oct 16, 2021
Illumined9933:
The lady I have been with, we actually had a quarrel, and haven't spoken for over 2 weeks. I just met her now, and she says she doesn't want me anymore. I didn't pressure her to stay, cos I actually know she is probably fuccking some new guy who is making her excited, reason she's okay with walking out of the relationship. If i had no knowledge of the redpill, I'd be begging her and trying to make her understand why we should still be together, but this would do me no good.
A simp would probably beg her to continue, and this would provide leverage for her to manipulate him till he loses every shred of self esteem in him.

At the very least, i have the peace of knowing we won't be together anymore. I can't be worried or ruminating about someone who won't be in my life in any capacity. This is just an example of how the redpill has saved me from emotional distress.

I'm happy I'm not repeating a mistake I made in 2018, wherein I was begging a girl I was in a relationship with for 3+ years to be with me and she declined outrightly. It wasn't the fact that she left that actually did damage, but the hope I had of her coming back was actually what took peace away from my life.
From this post it seems you really like her to bring it here....
Redpill never forbids you from liking a girl,but always teaches you to use logic in dealing with them And not emotions..
Stoicism teaches us that there are things in life you can't control(you girlfriend ending the relationship) but you can control your reaction to those things(you letting her go without begging)..That's the true strength of a man...
I can assure you she will be back(okafor's law will still take place)but never take her back.,if not she will do worse
RomanceRe: I Think I Took The Redpill Too Far, I Dont Recognise Myself Anymore by Ronnnie: 4:13pm On Oct 15, 2021
solidmyk:
Na lady she be
Oh.....Then guys better learn a thing or two
RomanceRe: I Think I Took The Redpill Too Far, I Dont Recognise Myself Anymore by Ronnnie: 3:59pm On Oct 15, 2021
Evolutionlove:
Ogbeni get lost and don't ever mention me again. I can see your IQ Is too low to understand that I'm trying to tell "Little Op" that you are Redpilled doesn't mean you shouldn't relate with Women. Infact It makes the relationship sweeter and give you clues on how to navigate yourself around them emotionally. But here you are displaying your highest form of Stupidity......
You have self esteem issues bro....exchanging words with you is pointless...
I see The five pussies you banged is the highlight of your life so you just had to brag about it.....enjoy your accomplishments
RomanceRe: Reality Every Guy Need To Know ( STRICTLY REDPILL) ... by Ronnnie: 3:57pm On Oct 15, 2021
I want to correct something in the mind of Redpillers...you go round claiming Tough guy thinking it makes you an Alpha...so therefore you think everyone will succumb to you and Women will start chasing you bkos of your self proclaimed false Alpha status.

Let me tell you this....you cannot be an Alpha all the time even if you are..if everyone claims to be Alpha,there would be too much chaos in the society...In the animal kingdom there is an Alpha and others betas to maintain order.
An Alpha never even claims to be an Alpha,he doesn't even care about that social ranking,he is just a person with confidence and self respect who go about his business..He knows he doesn't have much control about what happens around him so he doesn't let it get to him..An Alpha also knows when to be a beta...he know he has to succumb just to get what he needs from someone(especially of a higher status) which could be money, information,idea etc...
Don't take all this alpha thing seriously...when you get old you will see all things Nametags are just meaningless...
Live your life and stop seeking for the validation of others that you are an Alpha Kos all this never matters at the end of the day....
RomanceRe: I Think I Took The Redpill Too Far, I Dont Recognise Myself Anymore by Ronnnie: 3:36pm On Oct 15, 2021
Evolutionlove:
Lol Imagine 19years Old, Someone whose brain Is still yet to be fully developed, Someone who Is yet to know any Tangible thing about life. I'm an Alpha, Redpilled, Spiritualists Call It anything you like and I have Banged more than 5 different pussies this year. Not to mention the ones I politely turned down because of their Bad Spiritual Life......
So banging five pussies makes you an Alpha....lol...
Una just dey abuse that Word ALPHA just bkos sey una wan feel among or una just wan feel good about unaself...
I know guys that have bleeped more than you have this month alone and they are bloody simps..
Simps still get pussy
An Alpha doesn't even consider himself an Alpha...just someone with low self esteem go round claiming Alpha
RomanceRe: I Think I Took The Redpill Too Far, I Dont Recognise Myself Anymore by Ronnnie: 3:32pm On Oct 15, 2021
Creativeace:
First of all i aint no simp and never will be, i have always been a person that respects myself a lot before men and women, but everything escalated when i encountered the redpill.

I was 19 when i was exposed to TRP, out of academic and hustling stress i started reading threads on nairaland and i no time as a lover of knowledge became hooked on ubunja's miseducations and after practising TRP for two years going now, i cant really say it has won me favour in the eyes of people, especially women.

I broke up with the first and only girlfriend ive had, because i changed drastically over night because i was high on the pill, my circle of guys started leaving me out cos i suddenly became the odd one out.

Girls started giving me attitude, cos i reduced the attention i gave out, so i decided to take it to the extreme and went all out ignoring all of them.

Lets cut the story short, am toxic, alone, with no female attention to validate my ego, so i decided to fuel my ego some other way, by making money... typing
You practice redpill bkos you feel it will make you popular with women or women will chase you....
Redpill never guarantees all those things...Too much of redpill will just make you a woman hater...
Everything in this life,there must be a balance.
RomanceRe: Reality Every Guy Need To Know ( STRICTLY REDPILL) ... by Ronnnie: 6:59pm On Oct 13, 2021
Ogbotobo77:
This right here is my problem now...I've become wary of the opp sex..It has made me more selfish..and when girls try to ask for favors I'm too blunt with my replies...I communicate well but when they try to bring in drama I'm too quick to react ...it's almost as if girls are scared of me now..even my guys feel I'm too brutal...how can I find a balance?...
Reacting is feminine energy..now matter how you display it,it is all about emotions and that is the world women rule in....
What you are facing is one of the CURSE of redpill...when you understand you can not love them,so when they misbehave you easily get pissed off...
Truth is that I s just how they are,they are so entitled and cunning but don't hate them..that's just the way they are...just learn to ignore them
RomanceRe: See The Crazy Level Of ENTITLEMENT Mentality These Bittches Have! WTF?! (photos) by Ronnnie: 6:33pm On Oct 13, 2021
Drsnives:
No matter how many redpilled posts i don read i still fall sheepishly anytime i encounter that gender....
I guess am beyond redemption
It's either you are just a nice person or you Value what is in between thier legs too much..which is it?
RomanceRe: Reality Every Guy Need To Know ( STRICTLY REDPILL) ... by Ronnnie: 10:05pm On Oct 06, 2021
Winnerautomatic:
And you think you will remain thesame? grin
I will feel the same way an employer will feel loosing his employee to a better company..but life goes on...
Can't waste tears or feelings on a woman....not worth it
RomanceRe: Reality Every Guy Need To Know ( STRICTLY REDPILL) ... by Ronnnie: 9:29pm On Oct 06, 2021
Winnerautomatic:
Are you serious shocked.

Ronnnie donot give her anything.

Give her that money and she will do same to you next time as it worked this time

Havent you spent more than 6k on her? How much has she ever spent on you? Why must you be the one to pay back the debt when she is able to?

This is just disappointing and is almost a mockery of countless pages on this thread. Cant even type.

You didn’t promise her the money per se, the promise was to get her out of the fix but she is out of the woods already so why is she punishing you for your good will?

Should we tell him what will happen if she meets a richer dude? grin

She cut the call on you and you want to reward her behavior with 6k grin shocked
Lol...I see your reasons bro
I always tell her if she meets a richer guy,she is free to move on with him....it's all up to her
RomanceRe: Reality Every Guy Need To Know ( STRICTLY REDPILL) ... by Ronnnie: 7:28pm On Oct 06, 2021
Emmynator:
I will say your word should be your bond, since you promised her, you should have fulfilled your promise.
Next time, avoid making a promise.

But I wonder, if you didn't promise to pay her the money after she borrows, was she planning to stay stuck in the village?

I think for the very fact that you made a promise to fulfill, then you should give her the money (that's if you have it). Just send her a text that you have added the money to her savings, then keep ignoring her for as long as you deem enough, i don't think you will loose frame this way.

You are punishing her for ending the call on you, that's her crime, but you seal your own part and make her feel bad, knowing that she handled the matter badly, since the fact you refused to give her the money isn't going to serve as a justification for her anymore.
Nice one boss..

I will fulfill my promise...but the fact she kept blaming me for making her take the loan when it was for her own good just makes it illogical...it's like am rewarding her for her bad behaviour..
RomanceRe: Reality Every Guy Need To Know ( STRICTLY REDPILL) ... by Ronnnie: 6:38pm On Oct 06, 2021
Girls and thier entitlement...lemme gist you all what am facing now...

My girlfriend had this throat issue (dunno what it's called) around August so she had to go to the village to get it locally removed Kos it was an infection..I do keep her money so the saving she had with me I sent it back to her so she could travel and get it operated,she also bought some drugs which made her broke and finished all her money...
So she was stranded in the village for more than two weeks and her dad and mum isn't that bouyant...she was feeling moody always anytime she called me,as she was saving up to further her education from her work..I felt pity for her and I asked her to borrow from anyone(6k) and I will pay back (Kos I was broke also by then but was expecting some money)....
So luckily she saw who to borrow from and came back and she began to work... unfortunately,the money I was expecting didn't work as planned so I told her about it,she got angry and said the girl she borrowed from has been disturbing her with calls and so she paid back when she received her first payment from her work..
Last month,she began saving again with me and she raised the matter again saying I should pay back, but I bluntly refused Kos she has paid for it and told me not to border,she got angry and ended the call on me...I didn't call or apologise..
She called the next day So we resolved the issue and this Sunday wen we were talking,she brought it up again pleading that I should add the money to her savings for her education...I agreed Kos it was for something meaningful and told her that it will be her birthday gift,she got angry and ended the call on me(the second time)..I didn't call back or do anything....now she is calling me with different number and I am ignoring her since that day...
Redpillers what's your say on this?
RomanceRe: Reality Every Guy Need To Know ( STRICTLY REDPILL) ... by Ronnnie: 2:08pm On Sep 30, 2021
SOZINN:
Christiano about to get fûcked
Of course He is....imagine putting a girl you ain't married to on a 80 thousand pounds per month salary for just being your girlfriend....lol
RomanceRe: Am A Simp That Needs Help by Ronnnie: 7:40am On Sep 30, 2021
If you had banged her,am sure you would have gain more confidence to come here to bash other guys calling them simps...am sure 95% of guys that call others simps here do worse than the so called simps and you are an example....
Redpill never guarantees you sex as a man as it is your game that does that.... Even a simp with game can get sex from ladies that's how worthless sex is in the present world...
She came and bkos she didn't offer you sex you come online to ask for forgiveness just bkos of pussy..
If woman na your problem right now,then you need bigger problems as a man.
Redpill isn't about sex and all that rubbish,is about recognising your self worth but you have rubbed yours to the floor in the presence of the lady and the world...
Let her go,give her the transport back and never talk to her again,just move on
Just one question,since she didn't offer you sex "what did you really loose?"....
Stay Stoic my brother...thats just life
RomanceRe: Reality Every Guy Need To Know ( STRICTLY REDPILL) ... by Ronnnie: 11:03pm On Sep 28, 2021
Trex4:
https://www.nairaland.com/6771881/should-quit-relationship

This guy here pays his girlfriend 30k weekly, bought a phone worth 120k for her, then she goes on to say she's single in an Instagram comment section.

The NL ladies defence of her? He hasn't married her or done introduction. So she's single.

Things like this make me respect thanos. embarassed
Seriously....no matter what advice you give him,he will still do what is in his mind...

I bet you a million naira he will go back to her and continue giving her the weekly money even tho guys told him to move on
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: PSG Vs Manchester City UCL (2 - 0) On 28th September 2021 by Ronnnie: 9:51pm On Sep 28, 2021
Angelfrost:
Sigh... Can we sack Ancellotti already!!! undecided
You are a Madrid fan or your ticket is at stake??
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: PSG Vs Manchester City UCL (2 - 0) On 28th September 2021 by Ronnnie: 9:46pm On Sep 28, 2021
ThierryJay:
Shut up there! Havent you been disrespecting GOAT Messi since he moved to PSG? Can your CR ever score a brilliant goal against a top side anymore?

Messi's 7th Ballon D'or will be the final nail in you people's coffin.
Hala Madrid ooo...hahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha
RomanceRe: I Am Suffering From Heart Break, How Do I Move On by Ronnnie: 2:20pm On Sep 28, 2021
Ikemoney:
good evening all, please i need a serious advice from you guys with out insuit, Please.

have been dating this girl for close to 4 years now, and am madly in love with her, at first i never love her, she did everything for me to love which i am now, have done everything a man could do for woman, i assisted her in setting up her business, i alway ensure she is okay,her family knows me.

we have already start making plan on getting married, before now have been having trust issues with her, when ever her phone is close to me or it rings she is not comfortable, anytime i ask questions she knock it off,she will say they are just friends, at a point i was monitoring her, she knew,friends will call me they saw my girl with some one guy ,that same guy usually do call, have ask her who is the guy, she said they just friends , it was clear she was cheating her attitude towards me change, yet i kept cool for peace to reign and for what i feel for her.

To cut the story short, spoke to her family about it and her brother abroad, now she is angry and she does not want the relationship anymore,have beg her have also send people to beg her, she said never that she has move on, am confuse i really do love her, the worst part she block me on watsup and messager and she is not picking my calls, i feel she dislike me now.

when even i rmember my labour in this i feel so bad with my self, i really don't know how to move on.
Another soldier has fallen and needs the redpill
A wise man once said "The redpill does not recruit,we just watch people fall in"
First rule of redpill "Never beg anybody to be in your life"
She just gave you a dose of reality,tho it hurts but accept it and move on.....do not sent anybody to beg her,you are better than that...the guy she might be drooling over might not be even up to you...
Just let her go and never let her back into your life again if not she will repeat it even worse this time
Take this as a lesson and just move on...more fishes in the sea....
If you need any assistance on red pill,just go to YouTube and search for "Darius M" and watch his videos ..if that guy cannot change your mentality,nothing else can.

Be a man

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