SANDTON GIRL LOOKING FOR A WEALTHY PARTNER QUESTION: “I’m tired of beating about the bush. I’m a beautiful (spectacularly so) 25-year-old woman. I’ma articulate and classy. I’m looking to get married to a guy who makes at least half a million a year. I know how that sounds, but bear in mind that a million a year is not uncommon in Sandton, so I don’t think I’m over-reaching. Are there any guys out there who make R500K or more a year who could send me some tips? I’ve dated a businessman who makes on average R200-250K, but that’s where I seem to hit a roadblock: R250K won’t get me to Hyde Park. I know a woman in my yoga class who is married to an investment banker and she’s not as pretty as I am, nor is she a genius. So what’s she doing right? How do I get to her level? Here are my questions: 1. Where do you single rich men hang out? Specifics, please – bars, restaurants, gyms etc. 2. What are you looking for? Be honest guys: you won’t hurt my feelings. 3. Is there an age range I should target (I’m 25)? 4. Jobs I should look out for? Lawyer, investment banker, doctor? How much do these guys really make? And where do they hang out? 5. How do you decide on marriage vs just a girlfriend? I’m looking for marriage only. Please hold the insults. Most beautiful women are superficial; at least I am being upfront. I wouldn’t be searching for these kinds of guys if I couldn’t match them in looks, sophistication, culture and keeping a nice home and hearth. THE REPLY: I read your posting with interest and thought about your dilemma. Here’s my analysis. (And I’m not wasting your time – I’m a guy who fits that bill; that is, I make more than R500K a year). Your offer, from the perspective of a guy like me, is just a business deal. What you suggest is a simple trade: you bring your looks to the party and I bring the money. Fine, simple. But here’s the rub: your looks will fade while my money will probably continue in perpetuity. In fact, it’s likely that my income will increase, but it’s an absolute certainty that you won’t get any more beautiful! So, in economic terms, you’re a depreciating asset and I’m a growing asset. Not only are you a depreciating asset – your depreciation accelerates! You’re 25 now and will probably stay hot for the next five years, but less so each year. Then the fade begins in earnest. By 35, stick a fork in you! In JSE (Johannesberg Stock Exchange) terms, you’re a ‘trading position’, not a ‘buy and hold’ hence the rub…marriage. It doesn’t make sense to ‘buy you’ (which is what you’re asking), so I’d rather lease. Lest you think me cruel, I add this: if my money were to vanish, so would you, so when your beauty fades, I need an out. Thus a deal that makes sense is dating, not marriage. I’ve learnt about efficient markets. So I wonder why a girl as ‘spectacularly beautiful…articulate and classy’ as you has been unable to find your sugar daddy. If you’re so gorgeous, it’s hard to believe the R500K hasn’t found you, if only for a try-out. You could always make your own money, then we wouldn’t need to have this conversation. I hope this helps. If you want to enter some sort of lease, let me know.
Posted on: Wed, 06 Nov 2013 10:21:12 +0000
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