Lil Honey Posted February 2, 2006 Posted February 2, 2006 IMO, wealth and power are made up of greed and arrogance. (Not in all cases, but seemingly in most.) I don't like greed or arrogance, so I'm not interested in wealth and power. I've seen the wealthy tier of people go from having class to having pants hanging off their butt and having fake boobs pushed up around their chins. I see wealth coming to people who don't necessarily DO anything to get it, yet they expect it. They some how think that they are better than others. We have all seen people get wealthy(ier) by stealing another person's pension as well. Haven't seen anything in wealth that makes a person "better" or have more character.
cal gal Posted February 2, 2006 Posted February 2, 2006 you are cracking me up alpha! the broad generalizations are hilarious! how much money does a person need - after you take care of the basics first?
Pyro Posted February 2, 2006 Posted February 2, 2006 and one of the components of women's attraction to men is money and power... Physical attraction for women is a much broader thing than just how their man's body or face looks. Physical attraction for women is composed of hunderds of things, the most impt of which is resouces/money/status/power. I am dating a very beautiful women. We love each other and we get along fine. I wouldn't call myself rich and I wouldn't call myself POWERFUL, whatever the hell that means. She loves me because I am kind to her, make her laugh, and I show her a good time. Money and power does not apply to everyone, just a small portion of the population.
Lil Honey Posted February 2, 2006 Posted February 2, 2006 I don't want to support another man either totally. I believe in helping one another out but to totally support a man who is lazy and doesn't want to earn his own keep is just --- Have you been talking to my daughter about her exboyfriend?
SmoochieFace Posted February 2, 2006 Posted February 2, 2006 IMO, wealth and power are made up of greed and arrogance. (Not in all cases, but seemingly in most.) I don't like greed or arrogance, so I'm not interested in wealth and power. Well, Christ, here's the first *kink* in Alpha's BS *theory*! Goes to show that, once again, he is wrong. His generalities are simply bull. *raspberry* Anyone else wanna stand up?
cal gal Posted February 2, 2006 Posted February 2, 2006 many times i'm not attracted to someone for their looks or their money, but more so their intelligence and humor.... if they can give me a run for my money in both these departments, it is very sexy and enticing.
hooghie Posted February 2, 2006 Posted February 2, 2006 For a man and a woman to get together, they must be attracted to each other. Pure physical attraction has nothing to do with how much money or power that one has. That really didn't answer my question. Yes, it may be more than physical attraction, but the top requirements for a wealthy/powerful man are looks and age. The other stuff aren't as much of a priority. Prove me wrong with a wealthy and powerful man as an example. People really need to face reality. Nobody is going to like you just because of your great personality if you are ugly and/or poor.
l2hvn Posted February 2, 2006 Posted February 2, 2006 so basically L2HVN, its OK for a dude to pull up to the valet in his BMW 750iL and for you to see him doing this. But he cannot talk or comment about his $80,000 car to you? Is that the way it works? Basically yes. It's all about modesty. Nothing is sexier to me than a guy who is financially stable but doesn't constantly remind me of how well off he is. In fact, some of the wealthiest people in the world don't even drive a Bentley or Rolls-Royce, even if they could afford it. Take for instance Robert Alan Pritzker, wealthiest man in Chicago. He's worth $7B. But he drives a Toyota Camry (known fact). I met a lot of guys who like to flaunt their money, and I know women who would go after them like crazy. I also met guys who don't flaunt their money. Usually, these guys have that inner, quiet confidence in them. They don't need to prove to anybody that they've made it. Because they already know.
alphamale Posted February 2, 2006 Posted February 2, 2006 many times i'm not attracted to someone for their looks or their money, but more so their intelligence and humor women always spew this bullkrap... I know so many dudes who are "intelligent and funny" but they don't have any dates on Sat nites because all the women are out with either the good-looking guys or the rich guys or worse yet, the good-looking AND rich guys.
cal gal Posted February 2, 2006 Posted February 2, 2006 Maybe they are out on that Saturday night with the SHALLOW women of the world! Now me, at this point, I just want to have a go in bed for a while.... he he hmmmmmm
jerbear Posted February 2, 2006 Posted February 2, 2006 You missed my point. They're getting married because they don't really care about who they're marrying as long as they have money just as their fiances/husbands care only that their wife is beautiful. Those of us that don't care about money are looking for love and will stay single until we find it. I was being sarcastic, sorry for the confusion. Call me sappy but I call my SO intelligent and beautiful, not everyday and not just around holidays. There is more to beauty than surface beauty. Having money and/or power doesn't get you love. It can get you some beautiful gold diggers that couldn't care less about you. If that's what you're after then go ahead and find your interest in money. My current NC is like that, she chased money and is still single. Benefit to me, the jury is still out on that. Money can temporarily buy love and happiness but not true love. She said I was not safe, financially stable, or good provider BECAUSE she is more independent and financially stable. She doesn't want a dependent. (Financially stable as in I got accepted into grad school and will be paying my way) I guess (correct me if I'm wrong guys and gals) that being financially stable is a rite of passage to at least being a kept man potential. Financially stability can lead to safety. It is a sign that you can do it and not be a deadbeat in her eyes.
SmoochieFace Posted February 2, 2006 Posted February 2, 2006 women always spew this bullkrap... I know so many dudes who are "intelligent and funny" but they don't have any dates on Sat nites because all the women are out with either the good-looking guys or the rich guys or worse yet, the good-looking AND rich guys. Yeah, all those *intelligent and funny* dudes are in REAL relationships with REAL women - not trolling for fake starlet wannabes with tons of makeup and massive boobjobs. They might be spending their Saturday nights *beep* their REAL women. "All the women..." God, you just don't GET IT. You cannot ditch those ridiculous generalities even if your life depended on it.
Pyro Posted February 2, 2006 Posted February 2, 2006 women always spew this bullkrap... I know so many dudes who are "intelligent and funny" but they don't have any dates on Sat nites because all the women are out with either the good-looking guys or the rich guys or worse yet, the good-looking AND rich guys. Does it really bother you that much to know that there are women out there, who are attractive and sexy, that dispises men who have money and power?
alphamale Posted February 2, 2006 Posted February 2, 2006 Money can temporarily buy love and happiness but not true love. so what JERBEAR....poverty cannot buy true love or hapiness either! And anyways, what money cannot buy it can rent.
kitten chick Posted February 2, 2006 Posted February 2, 2006 Does it really bother you that much to know that there are women out there, who are attractive and sexy, that dispises men who have money and power? Standing ovation for The Riddler
alphamale Posted February 2, 2006 Posted February 2, 2006 Does it really bother you that much to know that there are women out there, who are attractive and sexy, that dispises men who have money and power? yes, they are called LESBIANS
Pyro Posted February 2, 2006 Posted February 2, 2006 Standing ovation for The Riddler Thank you KC. Just standing up for the women out there who are not shallow money hungry bimbos like some make them out to be.
Pyro Posted February 2, 2006 Posted February 2, 2006 yes, they are called LESBIANS No offense, but you my friend are very close-minded. 1
SmoochieFace Posted February 2, 2006 Posted February 2, 2006 No offense, but you my friend are very close-minded. I agree... that was a foolish thing to say. Highly offensive. However, I take solace in the fact that any woman who wants a guy afflicted with such warped thinking is definitely a woman I wouldn't want even if she was the last one to grace this earth.
SmoochieFace Posted February 2, 2006 Posted February 2, 2006 yes, they are called LESBIANS Sour grapes attitude... yeah, I get it. If a woman doesn't (gulp) want Alpha then she is automatically deemed a lesbo. Brilliant thinking!
Mary3 Posted February 3, 2006 Posted February 3, 2006 For a man and a woman to get together, they must be attracted to each other. Alpha : and one of the components of women's attraction to men is money and power... Pure physical attraction has nothing to do with how much money or power that one has. Alpha : Physical attraction for women is a much broader thing than just how their man's body or face looks. Physical attraction for women is composed of hunderds of things, the most impt of which is resouces/money/status/power. __________________ Thats weird. I don't go for wealth , status or power. Sounds like you said for *us* women. A man with a stable income is fine. A man relatively strong and good looking is great. A man with a heart and compassion. Thats awesome. Wow Alpha. Your stereotyping of what women want just goes on and on but never rings true in my ears. If you worked at Taco Bell could I get a free Buritto ?
RainyDayWoman Posted February 3, 2006 Posted February 3, 2006 wealth and power can be appealing. snobbery, however, is far from sexy. i don't know anyone who says "i am in search of a poor wimp." so the car analogy, okay...if i ask you about your car or we happen to be talking about it, it's one thing. but if you just meet me and say "i have an $80,000 car", i will laugh in your face and walk away, and you will go home in your $80,000 car alone...or with some dumb slut who is just as empty and tacky as you are. and maybe you'll have fun, who knows...which doesn't matter to me, since i took myself out of the equation. you can be wealthy and powerful, but if you don't have any sense of class, modesty, or sophistication...well, that just doesn't work. ***you, in this case, is understood.
nicki Posted February 3, 2006 Posted February 3, 2006 Money and power do matter. Only if that means a guy is financially responsible, pays his bills, and is independent minded, confident, with his own goals. I couldn't care less what kind of house or car he has. As long as he takes care of what he has, is humble and responsible...and GREAT in the sack! Really, though, a guy who brags about his Jag he can't afford is a bore. Image buying shows no imagination. Now, a guy who drives a Jag because he truly loves the car and can afford it, is just enjoying what he has...and if he wanted to drive a big Ford truck, he would...that kind of modest ATTITUDE is sexy...not the material goodies... 1
RainyDayWoman Posted February 3, 2006 Posted February 3, 2006 Image buying shows no imagination. that was a great way to put it.
jerbear Posted February 3, 2006 Posted February 3, 2006 Image buying shows no imagination. Very true, I subscrbe to the notion, if you have to ask, you probably can't afford it. If you flaunt it, probably can't afford it. I've looked at some cars (Jag X-type is a glorified Taurus and comes form the same plant) I bought my current car out of necessity and couldn't find my car in a sea of camrys, intrepids, and accords. I once pushed the lock for my car to make a sound. No joke, 3 cars made sounds. another time, a honda unlocked while my car beeped. I pushed the lock and unlock a few times and other cars made beeps. Let's get back on course. It maybe the circle I hang around lately, if I wore a black suit with a pink tie. More women notice me and approach me. One was older and bought me a drink. I get more hits if I wore one of my armani suits, cuff links, and shoes. I even got cheers from guys. I think some women are attracted to money and power but after attraction, something else has to keep their attention. It could also be the confidence (false?) that it projects from the privledges that comes with money and power? I had an ex that like the idea I looked good in the armani suit but didn't like the idea I bought more.
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