That anon was trying to give you good advice but none of y'all want to hear it. Eventually as a man you learn nobody is going to give you anything, you have to take it.
Have I made some mistakes? Yes
Have some people gotten hurt. Certainly.
But the ride I've been on for the last couple years has been absolutely worth it. Blackouts, barfights, debauchery. I've fucked 9s, Stacies, you name it.