Are you dating a “red pill” guy? Research reveals 3 “darknesses”

Dating can be a hard pill to swallow.

A new study published in the journal Human Relations reveals some of the deceptive tactics Red Pill subscribers use to manipulate women — many of which, the study shows, are consistent with the Dark Triad personality type.

Faced with protests by women demanding bodily autonomy and equal opportunities for the sexes, disaffected men have gathered in anonymous internet forums and reveled in anti-feminist rhetoric. Thus emerged the “red pill” community, a global network of men who gather information on various social media platforms to trade the secrets of machismo, including how to tame women in marriage.

The term “red pill” refers to a visual metaphor depicted in the 1999 science fiction thriller The Matrix, in which the protagonist is asked to choose between taking a red or blue pill, with the latter representing hallucinations and the former hallucination. Face uncomfortable truths.

However, on social media, “taking the red pill” refers to men who have come to believe that traditional gender roles are threatened by mainstream feminist values.

In interviews with ex-partners of red pill men, the new study found significant overlap between their deception tactics and the “dark triad” of traits: narcissism, Machiavellianism and psychopathy.

Watch out for these 4 most common warning signs of red pill guys in the dating pool.

love bombing

It may sound sweet, but “love bombing” is a power move. Surveys show that red pill men push relationships to the next level and overwhelm women with compliments, gifts and romantic gestures. However, experts warn that behind the flattery is a desire to exert psychological control over your partner, a textbook characteristic of narcissistic personality disorder.

priority

Sex fills the world with red pillars. Women surveyed agreed that sex is seen as a priority in a relationship and they often feel pressured to sacrifice their own interests to meet the needs of their partner. Because sex produces hormones that promote bonding between partners, red pill men are thought to use sex to gain more control over their partners, who feel increasingly obligated to please them.

cajole

The concept of “cajoling” may seem like flattery or guilt. Red Pill men use these psychological tactics to manipulate their partners’ emotions and control their decisions, often threatening to give up in order to make women more willing to comply – a tactic known as the “fear game.” Red Pill partners may also use passive-aggressive comments to express disapproval or reinforce their expectations.

vanity

The beauty lies in the eyes of the red pillar – it puts the “alpha” male on a pedestal. Ex-partners of red pill men report narcissistic preoccupations with appearance, social status, intellectual superiority, and financial success. Many of the women surveyed recalled their Red Pill partners’ habit of frequently flaunting wealth or touting achievements.