Are women attracted to men with money?

thebigbiffo · 15-09-2010 04:29PM

yes

Kasabian · 15-09-2010 04:30PM

liah wrote: »

Depends on the girl and their motivations. There's many calculating women out there who are more concerned with security for themselves than any kind of emotional connection, and I guess if the guy's in on that, fair play to them. There's just as many, if not more, who don't give a damn how much the man has (within reason, I'm not sure how many women would feel comfortable supporting a man completely) and just want a person that works for them.

It's never once been an issue for me and I don't see it as ever being one.

PM sent ,

you don't mind shagging ugly people and they don't need to be rich.

:pac::pac:

VW 1 · 15-09-2010 04:31PM

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Technically both of the above posters are right!

Kasabian · 15-09-2010 04:32PM

I know a few girls that dumped their long term boyfriend and went off with men with money only to in turn get dumped as money man moved to his next victim.

I guess an attraction of having money is that it can imply status, ambition and power whether these are attractive traits I would have to say no but that's just me.

Mrmoe · 15-09-2010 04:32PM

Any figures for women marrying rich men will tend to be distorted as I would imagine that there are a lot more wealth men out there than wealthy women. The other factors is that the older you are the more wealth you accumulate. Women tend to go for older men while men tend to go for younger women. All of these factors combined will make it seem that some women are money grabbing whores when in reality it is only a very small percentage.

Prof.Badass · 15-09-2010 04:42PM

consultech wrote: »

I personally think this is horseshit, and should read more like: Some are not, a lot more are. Women's natural gravitation towards security for herself and her children is conveniently overlooked when it suits a naive gender-equality argument though.

Men and women having slight differences in instinctual behaviour is not an argument against gender equality. For some people this instinct may not exist, and more importantly humans are capable of using rational concious thought to act independantly from instinct.

Putting people in boxes betrays the reality of the situation- we're free to control our own destiny. We're not total slaves to our genes like some people would argue.

That said,imo it's still a good idea to understand our instinctual tendencies so we can factor them in and live happier, more rational lives.

RockinRolla · 15-09-2010 04:50PM

Women are attracted to men just like men are attracted to women.

Having significant wealth helps for a healthy relationship so long as she loves you for your person and not the money. For example, if I was getting into a relationship with a women, if she was an only child with an expensive house, wouldn't that be an extra incentive to understand that a stable life could be had? That both of you had a foundation that you both could work towards progressing as partners?

15-09-2010 04:54PM

RockinRolla wrote: »

Women are attracted to men just like men are attracted to women.

Having significant wealth helps for a healthy relationship so long as she loves you for your person and not the money. For example, if I was getting into a relationship with a women, if she was an only child with an expensive house, wouldn't that be an extra incentive to understand that a stable life could be had? That both of you had a foundation that you both could work towards progressing as partners?

Huh, is it because she is an only child or is it the expensive house that makes for a good foundation?

I find only children to be horrible people for the most part. JustMy2Cent

Biggins · 15-09-2010 04:55PM

Fitzcaraldo wrote: »

SOME women are - Some are not.

Despite this, we will now have 18 pages of pointless arguments.

Yep.

So lets lighten the thread.

As an airplane is about to crash, a female passenger jumps up frantically and announces, “If I’m going to die, I want to die feeling like a woman.” She removes all her clothing and asks, “Is there someone on this plane who is man enough to make me feel like a woman?”

A man stands up, removes his shirt and says, “Here, iron this!”

RockinRolla · 15-09-2010 04:58PM

RobbieTheRobber wrote: »

Huh, is it because she is an only child or is it the expensive house that makes for a good foundation?

I find only children to be horrible people for the most part. JustMy2Cent

Having money equals success.

Women want to feel stable and secured by success. That's why a smartly dressed man would have more of a chance with a woman than some scumbag with nothing.

Biggins wrote: »

Yep.

So lets lighten the thread.

As an airplane is about to crash, a female passenger jumps up frantically and announces, “If I’m going to die, I want to die feeling like a woman.” She removes all her clothing and asks, “Is there someone on this plane who is man enough to make me feel like a woman?”

A man stands up, removes his shirt and says, “Here, iron this!”

Lulz.

15-09-2010 05:00PM

RockinRolla wrote: »

Having money equals success.

Women want to feel stable and secured by success. That's why a smartly dressed man would have more of a chance with a woman than some scumbag with nothing.

Indeed having money usually equates to success granted but what has this imaginary woman who is an only child and has an expensive house got to do with that?

What has being an only child got to do with success?

Cat Melodeon · 15-09-2010 05:03PM

I have never been attracted to someone simply because they were wealthy. As someone from a very modest background, I have felt extremely uncomfortable in relationships where the guy was much better off than me. Equally, I wouldn't find it much of a turn on if a guy couldn't afford to pay his own way in life. I am self-sufficient and able to provide security for whatever offspring I produce. I'm not looking to be 'kept', nor did I (nor would I) hook up with someone just for financial security. I'd say I'm fairly typical of women aged 25-40.

consultech · 15-09-2010 05:03PM

RockinRolla wrote: »

Having money equals success.

Women want to feel stable and secured by success. That's why a smartly dressed man would have more of a chance with a woman than some scumbag with nothing..

For me, coming home from work in my suit Monday-Friday is worlds apart from coming home from shopping in town on a Saturday. I get a reasonable amount of female attention during the former, not so much when I'm in my hoodie, jeans and runners at the weekends.

RockinRolla · 15-09-2010 05:04PM

RobbieTheRobber wrote: »

Indeed having money usually equates to success granted but what has this imaginary woman who is an only child and has an expensive house got to do with that?

What has being an only child got to do with success?

Nothing at all and I think you perhaps dwelled a little too much on my example. I was "going from one extreme to the other" just to prove a point. Indeed, a person may have 100 siblings and still find success through independence.

Catari Jaguar · 15-09-2010 05:11PM

greenmachine88 wrote: »

I know it's stupid to say that that's all they're after but does it make a guy more attractive in a girl's eyes or is love all that matters? If a girl was dating a guy who had nothing, no job and no cash but who loved her is that all that matters provided she loved him back?
Or if there was another guy involved who was doing quiet well, had a nice car, had his own place, employed and fancied said girl, do you think the chances of her opting for the guy with money is more likely?

Putting looks aside let's say they were equally attractive and their personalities were quite alike would money still be a factor?

It has nothing to do with money. The qualities of the second guy are what makes him a better catch: dependable, reliable, independent, responsible, resourceful, good work ethic. The first guy sounds like a bum. You'd probably have to Mammy him and cook his dinner and wash his clothes too. :rolleyes:

A drug dealer or pimp has lots of money. Any ladies here wanna hook up with one?

Royal Irish · 15-09-2010 05:12PM

Fitzcaraldo wrote: »

SOME women are - Some are not.

Despite this, we will now have 18 pages of pointless arguments.

I agree with this post, that some are and some are not.

But I will add that the overwhelming majority of women, with a view to a long term relationship, would like finacial security.

Younger women in their late teens just want to be seen in a nice car.

YFlyer · 15-09-2010 05:12PM

Kasabian wrote: »

I know a few girls that dumped their long term boyfriend and went off with men with money only to in turn get dumped as money man moved to his next victim.

Nice one

recylingbin · 15-09-2010 05:13PM

biko wrote: »

Op, if you put yourself in their shoes:
You have two equally attractive females, one is rich and the other not well off.
Would it matter to you?

Depends.
How big are their tits?

Catari Jaguar · 15-09-2010 05:18PM

Seeing some of the jack asses that emerged from the Celtic Tiger and most of the young rugby lads on the 145 bus, I would be more turned off by a man with money. Unless he was down to earth and not flashy about it. But as I see it, it's his money. If my partner came into money I'd prefer if we still had our own cars, went 50 - 50 on mortgage and bills etc. We're a team. I'm proud to earn/ spend my own money and expensive gifts make me kind of uncomfortable if I can't give something in return. We paid half each for my engagement ring.

This is just my own opinion. If a women wants a guy solely for money and he's cool with it that's fair enough. Not my cuppa tea.

Dudess · 15-09-2010 05:18PM

I'm not, and never have been, concerned with whether a guy is wealthy... but at the same time I don't understand how when some are desperately grasping for a strawman in this argument they equate a desire for financial security/a guy who isn't absolutely broke (when he could avoid being so) and/or stingy... with being a gold-digger.

cleremy jarkson · 15-09-2010 05:31PM

No OP. All other things being equal, the average women prefers a man to have a small amount of money than a large amount. /sarcasm

Of course money makes men more attractive in the eyes of women. This observation has its basis in the fact that our prehistoric female ancestors desired to procreate with those of the highest possible social standing. In the modern world, having money increases ones social standing.

We can't just deny our own natural preferences, and that is why middle-class and working class people tend to marry others from their own social background.

If anybody here has watched the first two seasons of Shameless, they might remember the character Steve (middle-class) who was going out with Fiona (working class). There was constantly a feeling in the programme that there was something not natural about Fiona going out with Steve..all of Fionas family simply looked working class (except maybe Carl) whereas Steve looked like and had the mannerisms of a decidedly middle-class person. Even the policeman who was after Fiona was sure there was something up.

I know it's just a tv programme but it kind of explains what I'm thinking, and what happens in real life. Everybody tries to get the best "deal" they can, and if somebody found themselves going out with a less desirable person simply to prove this point wrong, well they've just proved it right by admitting in their own minds that not everybody is of equal social standing.

Catari Jaguar · 15-09-2010 05:38PM

cleremy jarkson wrote: »

We can't just deny our own natural preferences, and that is why middle-class and working class people tend to marry others from their own social background.

I'd rather go out with a hard working nice down to earth "working class" man than some rich posh ****. Especially one that's due to inherit and has never worked a day in his life. Some people are brought up to respect others, others are brought up to look down on people.

cleremy jarkson · 15-09-2010 05:40PM

cherub rock wrote: »

I'd rather go out with a hard working nice down to earth "working class" man than some rich posh ****. Especially one that's due to inherit and has never worked a day in his life.

Hey, I'm working class and I definatly get on better with other working class people. And I've no problem acknowledging that there is a such thing as "working class", because there is. Thing is though, middle class girls tend to be better looking on average. Just an observation.

Cat Melodeon · 15-09-2010 05:53PM

For me, it's important that my working class man is also gainfully employed, educated and aspirational. Not so that he'll earn more, but because I am those things. I find Irish guys from the middle classes tend to be a bit smug and complacent, but that's probably just my working class inferiority complex at play

Catari Jaguar · 15-09-2010 05:55PM

cleremy jarkson wrote: »

Hey, I'm working class and I definatly get on better with other working class people. And I've no problem acknowledging that there is a such thing as "working class", because there is. Thing is though, middle class girls tend to be better looking on average. Just an observation.

I dunno... I've seen some hotties outside Dr Quirkeys! There was a thread on here today about middle class girls going out with what the OP refered to as "scobes".

What I mean though is that in all walks of life (no matter the wealth) you'll have smart people, ignorant people, interesting people, kind people, scabs, good people, bad people, lazy people, disrespectful people etc. Kind of depends on how you were raised I guess. But fits find.

Sisko · 15-09-2010 06:08PM

Just remembered that thread on here about that chick from some TV ad who had a personal ad out looking for a rich guy or something.

Hi there, Im a normal fun lady who would like to meet someone fun & chatty for friendship and maybe leading to more if its right...
Being totally honest I have no intention of working for the rest of my life and would love to meet someone who can keep me in the life that I am accustomed to. Call me a gold digger if you want, but at least I have the balls to admit Id like someone who is financially secure enough to give me a good life, because in return, you'll get alot back. So if you dont have a job or are living on the breadline, Im not for you..
I enjoy dining in nice places. Going away for nice weekends. Travel etc
Im a nurse but I do a little modeling too - badly as you can see above. You can see me in the new Discover Ireland advert - Im the blonde surfer chick in the bikini at the very start Self Promotion going on here
Just ask me if youd like to know more..
PLS DO NOT CONTACT ME IF YOU DONT HAVE A PROFILE PIC OR FILLED IN YOUR PROFILE INFO!!!!!!!!!!
Ill try to reply to all messages but if I dont reply, Im not interested.. Sorry to be blunt ..

Catari Jaguar · 15-09-2010 06:16PM

Sisko wrote: »

Just remembered that thread on here about that chick from some TV ad who had a personal ad out looking for a rich guy or something.

Obvious proof that all women are after men for money.

Sisko · 15-09-2010 06:25PM

Where did the world all come from? Who said all? :rolleyes:

Not all women are good looking enough to think their looks alone are all they need to get by in life.

AnonoBoy · 15-09-2010 06:27PM

Well I've never seen a woman who finds out a man is rich and goes "Ugh! Not my type."

Although I've never let wealth put me off a woman either so that one works both ways I'd say.

stupidusername · 15-09-2010 06:33PM

I wonder about men being after women for their money.

I'm rich!

(I'll wait and see how many PMs I get)

Are women attracted to men with money?

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