This subreddit was created after /u/TalShar wrote a post decrying emotional abuse that unexpectedly exploded in popularity. Several users requested that a subreddit be created which would be focused on developing and sharing healthy ways to form and keep strong, healthy cooperative relationships.

This is a place to discuss and share success stories and ideas, and for those who have suffered emotional wounds from such treatment to recuperate together and learn to forge healthy bonds with one another. The name "Punching Morpheus" comes from the last line of /u/TalShar's post: "The Morpheus of sexual strategy is offering you two pills: Red and blue. Win sexual strategy, or lose it. Punch him in the face and tell him you're not playing his stupid game."

This sub is devoted to ending the games and promoting relationships that thrive off communication and mutual love and respect.

That said, respect others and you'll be welcome here.

Rules of engagement:

1) Be kind and respect others. You may attack their arguments with arguments of your own, but if you find yourself insulting the character, intelligence or worth of the person you are discussing with, better to walk away without hitting the "Submit" button.

2) Downvote only for less-than-mature behavior, not because you disagree. Immature behavior like ad hominem attacks and the like deserve to be downvoted, but if someone comes in with a disagreeing viewpoint, that deserves to be elevated to a place where it can be properly addressed, not downvoted below the threshhold.

3) If you're going to get explicit with something, use the NSFW tag. That said, this sub is meant to focus more on the emotional aspects of relationships. While sex is definitely a part of that in more serious relationships, there are other and better places to discuss... technique.