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| Wed, 09-12-2007 - 10:43am |
Ok, this came up on another thread. So I want to paint this and see what the thoughts are. Dating seems simple, but take it the next step . . I see it mentioned in passing, but it is interesting to truly think through.

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For me I care not to discuss academic issues for they are ... well academic and I mingle within my socio-economic range so this won't be a situation that I will likely encounter.
Mark
In my experience, it's usually the guy who has a bigger issue with this than the woman.
For me I care not to discuss academic issues for they are ... well academic and I mingle within my socio-economic range so this won't be a situation that I will likely encounter.
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Just considering your response. Different for you. (-:
You kind of did answer it. So if you are looking at a profile on a OLD you skip her if the income is high or low in comparison to your own? Are you saying your life does not present opportunities for this to happen, or that you chose not to allow it to happen?
For me, and TG I think might relate to this based on some conversations we have had in the past . .. I go to these business functions. NKBA meetings, Latin Builders, whatever . . and the people I meet can be in sales like me, or a business owner. Honestly I have befriended people that dwarf my example. (Millions) So the "potential" for a spark is always there. I am not sure it is so academic as much as it is something that hasn't come up but could . . .
I am not talking right and wrong, society, all that mess. Just how do people feel about it generally speaking. A lot of girls have posted that if they succeeded, guys move on . . I just stopped and really thought about it some is all.
When I meet someone in real life, I don't ask their income but I don't mingle in high end circles where the income level is high such as $100/plate charity benefits at the art museum.
>>If a man was making a lot less than me and refused to help me in other ways like cleaning and house stuff then I would have a problem with that.<<
A situation like that is doomed from the start. It's only a matter of time before the bum gets kicked out, whether or not he helps around the house.
Here are the guidelines (tongue in cheek) for a happy relationship.
1. If the woman makes < 100 K, she should make no more than 66.67% of the man.
2. If she makes > 100 K, the man should make >= 2X what the woman makes.
3. In the ideal case the woman should make nothing at all. She would be in the kitchen barefoot and pregnant, toddler in one arm and stirring the pot with the other while onion tears roll down her cheeks. Her # 1 priority would be take care of her man -- feed him, pleasure him, do his laundry, raise their children and keep the house neat and tidy and homely.. In return -- she would get a roof over her head, food on the table (well in the fridge actually, she will have to cook it before it's ready for the table), and TWO whole minutes of nocturnal pleasure twice a week (of course the man would get a lot longer than two when he is out for "business meetings", but that's beside the point).
Edited 9/12/2007 4:15 pm ET by capegirardeau
If I made that much money...WOW....I would consider myself so lucky, indeed.
However, I could see it bring up issues with relationships.
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>>Oh, I have to add about the $100 dollar a plate charity events.
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