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[Whitepill] How much would you give up to have a girlfriend? (Opportunity costs)

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This thought occurred to me the other day and I thought I'd share it.


Whenever I feel miserable about the fact that I can't have a gf or can never obtain one I usually just cope and get angry about it.
But sometimes, I'll try to focus on other areas in my life and not even think about it; I do genuinely feel a bit more at peace when I'm distracted like that (think school for example).

One thing that occurred to me is that there are certain things in my life that I value more than having a girlfriend. It sounds cucked and ridiclious, but hear me out.
For example I'd rather keep my eyesight (not be blind) than have a girlfriend. That's a limit for me. Obviously in real life no such trade exists. But there certain things in life I value more than foids. Plus even if I did get a girlfriend, that's not a guarantee she'd be loyal to me for long enough where the relationship is even remotely valueable.

Another trade that would maybe be more realistic for example is; how much money are you willing to give up for sex? i.e. prositution. For me escorts are a non-negotiable, the quality of the service is too low for how much I'd have to pay. It was only valueable the first time I did it, so I no longer do it. I'd rather spend my money on other things.

Sure it'd be nice to have a girlfriend etc. and whilst I can never obtain one, I realised that the value of having one would not be limitless. And for me at least that perspective helps me cope a little bit easier sometimes.

Another perspective exercise is the quality of a relationship; At what point would being single be preferable to having a shit quality relationship and how shit would that hypothetical relationship have to be for it to be a turning point.

Even though our singleness is involuntary, and we would never be in any relationship, atleast we're not in those terrible ones.

I know this sounds cucked and like massive reddit-tier cope. But Idk it's just something that occurred to me.
 
Being blind with a cheating roastie sounds way worse than being single with functioning eyes and peace of mind, but this seems more like a rationalization to me. It’s the mental equivalent of eating garbage food and convincing yourself that hunger is a virtue, and being thankful that you are at least not eating absolute dogshit. Though I do agree that, in a sense, I am glad we possess the knowledge not to end up in such a scenario.
 
Being blind with a cheating roastie sounds way worse than being single with functioning eyes and peace of mind, but this seems more like a rationalization to me. It’s the mental equivalent of eating garbage food and convincing yourself that hunger is a virtue, and being thankful that you are at least not eating absolute dogshit. Though I do agree that, in a sense, I am glad we possess the knowledge not to end up in such a scenario.
That's true it is a rationalization ofcourse, but for me at least it makes the cope a bit easier.

And while yes it is the equivalant of eating garbage food etc. If staying hungry is the only option you have, you might as well make it less painful
(sorry I misread that part)
 
The deal that has been made since the antiquity.
I will provide shelter, support, in exchange of her emotional support, loyalty.

Just because I'm an incel in desperate craving for belonging, doesn't mean I'll let anyone walk all over me or be a cuck.

If she is really that loving, I may even sacrifice my life to save my family, but that's a different discussion.
 
10$, If she doesn't allow to have sex, then I`ll leave
 
5 bucks and a handshake
 
This thought occurred to me the other day and I thought I'd share it.


Whenever I feel miserable about the fact that I can't have a gf or can never obtain one I usually just cope and get angry about it.
But sometimes, I'll try to focus on other areas in my life and not even think about it; I do genuinely feel a bit more at peace when I'm distracted like that (think school for example).

One thing that occurred to me is that there are certain things in my life that I value more than having a girlfriend. It sounds cucked and ridiclious, but hear me out.
For example I'd rather keep my eyesight (not be blind) than have a girlfriend. That's a limit for me. Obviously in real life no such trade exists. But there certain things in life I value more than foids. Plus even if I did get a girlfriend, that's not a guarantee she'd be loyal to me for long enough where the relationship is even remotely valueable.

Another trade that would maybe be more realistic for example is; how much money are you willing to give up for sex? i.e. prositution. For me escorts are a non-negotiable, the quality of the service is too low for how much I'd have to pay. It was only valueable the first time I did it, so I no longer do it. I'd rather spend my money on other things.

Sure it'd be nice to have a girlfriend etc. and whilst I can never obtain one, I realised that the value of having one would not be limitless. And for me at least that perspective helps me cope a little bit easier sometimes.

Another perspective exercise is the quality of a relationship; At what point would being single be preferable to having a shit quality relationship and how shit would that hypothetical relationship have to be for it to be a turning point.

Even though our singleness is involuntary, and we would never be in any relationship, atleast we're not in those terrible ones.

I know this sounds cucked and like massive reddit-tier cope. But Idk it's just something that occurred to me.

That is an interesting question. I could not say. I do not know what level of matching I could dream of here. Do not even know what in what way a woman would be to make a really great match for me. Or what that would be "worth".
 
Presuming that she wouldn't cheat or leave me, I would pay anything to get a gf. I draw the line at selling body parts and doing immoral stuff though
 

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