How to merge edge loops? How do you merge edge loops? They say ALT +  M  but that merges the edge loops to the middle of it.

What I want to do is is like this, not bridge because bridge will make new faces. I just want merge.
Merging is the way to go, although differently.
First you want to select two vertices you want to merge to a single vertex of the final model.

After that hit ALT + M to merge and select At center.

Repeat this process for each vertex. Done.