That happens because you let it and I don't know why you would want to be reliant on anyone really.

Have to be happy with yourself before you can be happy with someone else, at least in my experience.
It's completely true, and whoever said it is amazing, something along the lines of: You cannot find true happiness in women.
Now i myself doubt this sometimes, as i have found myself getting much too involved with girls. I've broken hearts and I've had my heart broken too. But all in all, your close friends will always be there, for the most part your family will always be there. Talk to them, hang out with them, don't make women the priority; even though it can be so hard at times. Try to remember. I'm actively working on this myself.

This question is akin to "what is the meaning of life".

Each person has their own meaning. Women, when asked, will usually talk about having children, a family, someone of their own.

Men (I haven't asked men I believe) would talk about self-fulfillment, goals, family also, success.

These male viewpoints differ greatly from man to man, i.e. what will make my life full, what are my goals.

Remember we evolved as species by guaranteeing our survival in hostile environments, and guaranteeing our existence by procreation.

Therefore, the things that helped us get here as a species are the same motors that drive us today:

PROCREATION + SURVIVAL

Procreation is fairly straightforward. Not in vain do we produce millions of sperm each day. To use them.

Survival on the other hand is more complex. It can mean economic stability (usually through jobs) so as to be able to get healthier reproductive partners, personal health (which is why exercise and a healthy diet tend to make you happier through the release of endorphins), resistance to attackers, shelter, food, etc.

Then again our higher cortical brain also has it's share of issues, affecting this balance and putting other perceived items on our happiness agenda.

Just my 2 cents.

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Fuck with her mind and her body will follow.

and you were an afc because you let it. But you learned right? Life is a learning process, I think you have a narrow view of it.

Even master PUA get married, nothing wrong with it. Might actually find a perfectg mate dating enough women.

But keep progressing on your journey, Im here for answers.