| How To Marry A Wealthy Guy(or Girl... Or at least | | | | anymore ... always make your own decision about |
| Make Sure they're a Good Money Manager!! | | | | who you like and be kind whenever you can. It's |
| ha,ha!)Here are some little tips so you can at least | | | | very hard for a man to approach a woman in a |
| spot a wealthy (or soon-to-be-wealthy) guy:1. If | | | | group (all the more reason not to always travel in |
| that BMW he's driving is most likely leased, you | | | | packs!), so if you're not offended by the guy, one |
| may be looking at a guy who owes a whole lot of | | | | little dance is the polite thing to do. Unless it's a |
| money to someone else... It's pretty easy to | | | | slow song, and he's been leering at you all night, in |
| LOOK rich. You might want to check out the guy | | | | which case a simple 'No Thanks. Maybe a Fast |
| in the Truck or not-so-new-but-still-nice vehicle -- | | | | dance later on...' ought to work. Strike up some |
| chances are high that he's the one who's been | | | | conversations and have some fun!5. Learn how to |
| saving his bucks, and has the ability to make a | | | | cook. No kidding. Check out my favorite recipes |
| whole lot more of them!2. High Maintenance | | | | on the Tips & Recipes Page, and try your hand at |
| Women are great for High Maintenance Men -- | | | | one of the recipes. I haven't met a man, yet, |
| are you willing to be a Barbie forever? Think you | | | | who doesn't love Cheesecake, so give that one a |
| ever want to just kick back and enjoy your life? | | | | shot! Hey, you'll have a lovely treat for you and |
| Probably not with this guy -- he'll demand | | | | your girlfriends while you seek out that guy! You |
| perfection -- his mother will, too, and yes, she'll | | | | don't need to cook everything, it's just very |
| definitely come with the package. (Hey, I don't | | | | useful to have a couple of signature dishes that |
| know why these guys are like that -- it's just a | | | | you can make that will be fun to make for your |
| part of the special -- and sometimes anal | | | | new guy!6. Have (and go to...) parties with other |
| retentive -- package that you can often get with | | | | single people. Make them pre-timed in the |
| the Rich and Famous!)3. Wealthy Men are really | | | | afternoon, if it's too weird to have one in the |
| looking for down-to-earth women who won't blow | | | | evening. Say, from 2:00pm - 4:00pm on a Sunday. |
| their budget. (Go ahead... make all your jokes | | | | Have each friend you invite bring another single |
| here...I'll wait! ...) They are open to friendly women | | | | person. Be sure to include your 'couple friends', |
| who would make easy companions -- fun to talk | | | | too -- they are great sources for single folk! At |
| with who can get down to business when they | | | | the very least, you might make a new friend or |
| need to -- which is fairly often -- that's how | | | | business acquaintance. Sunday works, since you're |
| wealth is made and kept! He wants to be married | | | | more likely to get into a restaurant if you like |
| for life, since he is seriously trying to avoid losing | | | | someone enough to continue the conversation |
| half of his wealth-to-date in a Divorce.Now, here's | | | | over dinner.7. Speaking of Dinner Out -- this is a |
| a difference between a Rich Man and a Wealthy | | | | very good sign of what kind of man you're |
| Man...a Rich Man is a fellow with a tremendous | | | | dealing with -- a fellow who makes it clear in |
| amount of money, and often he is looking for a | | | | advance of the meal that it's his treat is a good |
| 'Trophy Wife'. A Wealthy Man is someone who | | | | guy. Not in a weird way, though -- if he goes on |
| has worked really hard for his money and who | | | | and on that he's going to pay, and it's a huuuge |
| wants to not only keep it, he wants to make | | | | deal, forget it. This guy's crazy with his money, |
| sure it grows. The Wealthy Man is looking for a | | | | and you don't want to date a guy like this, let |
| Partner to work along side him in this growth | | | | alone marry him!) If he wants to share the tab on |
| business, and help him keep his life running | | | | the first date, watch out. Don't worry about that |
| smoothly, then the whole family is much | | | | old thing where everything should be equal or you |
| happier.Remember that the Type of Work that a | | | | won't be on equal footing. If you like him, you can |
| Wealthy Man does may not match what is | | | | offer to pick up the tab on the next meal... Just |
| typically thought of as a 'monied position'. The old | | | | the offer of reciprocation is very indicative of |
| thinking was that only Doctors and Lawyers were | | | | your willingness to be equal partners, and that's |
| the ones with money (this doesn't include | | | | what he's looking for.Now, of course, if you ask |
| Athletes, since they are few and far between, | | | | him out, you should also be prepared to foot the |
| and we're talking about men you might actually | | | | bill. Don't feel like you have to hit the best |
| come in contact with on any given day..!). | | | | restaurant in town -- you could have a nice picnic |
| Enterpreneurs, Contractors, Teachers (yes, some | | | | in the Park, or have him over to your place for |
| teachers are really, really good money managers, | | | | dinner (if you've already had a few dates and |
| and are able to amass all sorts of wealth!), People | | | | you're comfortable with this).I actually had a 'blind |
| in Construction and Real Estate, and let's not | | | | date' years ago where the fellow brought a |
| forget Computers! Almost any line of work can | | | | Grocery List and a Recipe for me to make dinner |
| lead a person down the Road to Wealth -- it's all | | | | for him -- can you believe that?? And to think |
| about Money Management, not necessarily how | | | | he's still single -- who'da thunk that?! I couldn't |
| much you make in any given year.Keep an open | | | | believe it, so I suggested just going out for |
| mind when you meet a new person to see what | | | | Chinese, and guess who paid the bill -- me! I |
| they're really all about. You'll ensure a better | | | | couldn't get rid of him fast enough... (just so you |
| future for yourself if you hook up with a man | | | | know, this guy was no poor soul -- I was poorer |
| who has a solid understanding of Wealth | | | | than dirt at the time, but he was an Architect and |
| Management. A guy with a really high salary who | | | | Professor... see how important knowing how they |
| spends like a fiend (and NOT on Real Estate! | | | | deal with money is? Being with a man whose |
| ha,ha!) in order to APPEAR Wealthy will be more | | | | wallet squeaks and dust puffs out when he finally |
| difficult to get ahead with than someone who | | | | opens it is a nightmare to be married to -- he'll |
| earns less but manages his money well.4. Hang | | | | control his own and your money for the entire |
| out at Boat Shows -- those guys are typically | | | | marriage.) And you always thought it was just a |
| loaded. They have to be to buy a boat and then | | | | little meal!8. Be yourself -- no need to put on any |
| actually take it out on the water. If you're lucky | | | | airs. That's no fun and you want someone who |
| enough to live near water, hang about (not | | | | will love you, not some made-up version of |
| leeringly...) at the Docks. Who knows who you | | | | yourself. You know you're lots of fun to be |
| might run into...? Hey, Building and Home Shows | | | | around -- let him see that, too!9. Be confident. |
| are great, too -- maybe you'll get some great | | | | Know that you are worthy of being with him -- |
| ideas while you're there, too!Don't forget to pop | | | | and make sure he is worthy of being with you. |
| into shops where the wealthy go -- the Home | | | | Money isn't everything -- sometimes it comes |
| Improvement Stores, Stationary Supply Stores, | | | | with a great big jerk at the end of the leash! (Ha, |
| the Jean Stores (yes, contrary to popular opinion, | | | | ha! I'm amusing myself, now, with that dog |
| many wealthy men wear jeans!) and, of course, | | | | analogy!) Be extra careful not to get too swept |
| the grocery and liquor stores!I'm not sure why | | | | up in the cars and houses (although, I've been |
| Bars got such a bad rap -- especially Dance Bars | | | | known to be swayed by a gorgeous home in the |
| and Cool Pubs. They're fun to hang out at with | | | | past...and currently, too! And a really gorgeous pool |
| your friends, and perhaps you'll meet someone | | | | could still turn my head! ha,ha!). It's the guy you |
| nice. Keep in mind that 'the wealthy' generally | | | | have to live with, so might as well pretend that |
| didn't start out that way -- you might find a | | | | the other stuff isn't in the picture and see if you |
| diamond in the rough!Sports Games are great, too | | | | still like him. (Although, truth be told, there's many |
| (small plug -- I'd like to see every Sports Team | | | | a man who would be all alone if it weren't for |
| out there with their own Logo on a Buff so when | | | | their many attractive 'assets'! ha!)10. Well, ladies, |
| you went to games there'd be a whole SEA of | | | | go out there and find the man of your dreams! |
| Buffs for each side -- if you know someone | | | | Hey, find two or three! You might need a |
| interested in that, for Goodness Sake have them | | | | back-up, just in case! Good Luck!Remember that |
| contact me! Pweeeease!) Back to the games -- | | | | Wealth can be measured by many things -- a |
| want a manly man? Check out the local Rugby | | | | Wealth of Possibilities is sometimes even more |
| matches... Love Hockey or Basketball? Try to | | | | fun in a mate than finding everything ready-made. |
| catch the NHL and MBA (whooops! Slight trip of | | | | Then you can then grow in your Wealth, together. |
| the tongue, there! Although those MBA guys are | | | | Doesn't that sound like fun? Plus, Rich to one |
| great, too...) ... Should be NBA Games, then go | | | | person might mean being able to pay all the bills |
| meet the Players -- there's usually a cool Bar in or | | | | without worrying, and to the next person 'Rich' |
| nearby the Arena where you could 'mingle'! No | | | | might mean having the biggest Yacht in the |
| gushing, though -- play it calm and collected -- | | | | Habour. Make up your own mind about 'How much |
| they'll appreciate the lack of craziness! All the | | | | does it take to be Wealthy', and you'll be well on |
| people you will meet in this scenario will be | | | | your way to your own Personal Wealth and |
| interesting, so keep your mind open and make | | | | Happiness!Ailsa Forshaw is a Writer, Builder, |
| some new friends.Just one little tidbit about going | | | | Website Owner & Manager, Teacher, Mother... all |
| out with a group of girls -- watch out for the | | | | in Alberta, Canada. She is Married with Two |
| 'group syndrome', where some poor soul comes | | | | Lovely Children, and one gorgeous wee dog. Her |
| over to ask you to dance and there's a quick and | | | | Website, is chock full of all sorts of useful & fun |
| seldom subtle 'group decision' about 'whether he | | | | information to help anyone become Financially |
| should be permitted a dance or not'... ugh. | | | | Successful, Slim, Trim, and Happy... what more |
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