A philosophy where a man rejects both modern tradcon and modern progressive relationship expectations that place the burden of provision, protection, relationship labour disproportionately on men. Goldpilled men seek reciprocal value be it economic, emotional, or practical from women in relationships. The standard that both parties bring something to the table.
Coined in early 2025 particularly on Twitter/X and men's blogging platforms platforms, the Gold Pill was inspired by pre-gynocentric traditionalist practices like the dowry as a modern interpretation that evolves men's rights thinking beyond the red pill and black pill paradigms. In particular the gold pill rejects the modern focus on romantic love, instead holding up pragmaticism, companionship, reciprocity in it's place.
Coined in early 2025 particularly on Twitter/X and men's blogging platforms platforms, the Gold Pill was inspired by pre-gynocentric traditionalist practices like the dowry as a modern interpretation that evolves men's rights thinking beyond the red pill and black pill paradigms. In particular the gold pill rejects the modern focus on romantic love, instead holding up pragmaticism, companionship, reciprocity in it's place.
"Goldpilled means I won’t enter a relationship unless she brings equivalent value. No exceptions."
"She expects gifts, courtship, wealth but brings nothing but showing up? Hard pass. I’m goldpilled."
"Redpill is identification of an asymmetry. It's the problem. Goldpill is how to restore that balance. It's a solution."
"She expects gifts, courtship, wealth but brings nothing but showing up? Hard pass. I’m goldpilled."
"Redpill is identification of an asymmetry. It's the problem. Goldpill is how to restore that balance. It's a solution."
by Low key July 06, 2025
According to online lore are a number of “pills” (outlooks on life) out there for men, to take, including:
-Blue Pill (thinking life will get better even if you don’t do anything to change. You’ll get a girlfriend, a good job, and a joyful life without having to change a bit)
-Red Pill (realizing that none of the above will happen unless you make some serious changes in life- start working out, eat healthier, learn to do better at work, quit watching porn or using drugs, etc…)
-Black Pill (realizing that the world is inherently rigged against young men and there’s nothing you can do about it)
-Pink Pill (thinking that the world is so rigged against men that the only way forward is to transition)
Finally, there’s the Gold Pill. The most beautiful and spiritually freeing of them all. The Gold Pill says that there will be many harsh challenges ahead, but you’ll be able to overcome them because God is with you and on your side. So you need not be afraid, because when the time comes, you’ll have the strength you need to carry the day.
-Blue Pill (thinking life will get better even if you don’t do anything to change. You’ll get a girlfriend, a good job, and a joyful life without having to change a bit)
-Red Pill (realizing that none of the above will happen unless you make some serious changes in life- start working out, eat healthier, learn to do better at work, quit watching porn or using drugs, etc…)
-Black Pill (realizing that the world is inherently rigged against young men and there’s nothing you can do about it)
-Pink Pill (thinking that the world is so rigged against men that the only way forward is to transition)
Finally, there’s the Gold Pill. The most beautiful and spiritually freeing of them all. The Gold Pill says that there will be many harsh challenges ahead, but you’ll be able to overcome them because God is with you and on your side. So you need not be afraid, because when the time comes, you’ll have the strength you need to carry the day.
Robert: Eric, have you been ok? I know it’s been rough, dealing with losing your job and your girlfriend all in the same week.
Eric: It’s been tough. But I just keep reminding myself. In the end, we win.
Robert: Wow, based and goldpilled.
Eric: It’s been tough. But I just keep reminding myself. In the end, we win.
Robert: Wow, based and goldpilled.
by WeAlsoDoSomeTrolling June 06, 2024