| Jun 26 @ 9:15 PM |
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capitalview
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I wonder why it has always been customary for women to "marry up". 
Even nowadays , when women are mostly self -reliant and hardly need to be provided for , a guy who "married money" is still frowned upon by society and gets a stigma of "gigolo" , which may ruin his career, especially in politics..
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| Jun 26 @ 9:18 PM |
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willowy1
Posts: 9,166
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Because after I blow through my money I will need to spend yours. You will get no apologies from me. 
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| Jun 26 @ 9:25 PM |
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Gallows_Humor
Posts: 13,343
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 ...you've got money???
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| Jun 26 @ 9:28 PM |
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chubs
Posts: 2,130
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I likes me monies in flavorful denominations! 
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| Jun 26 @ 10:38 PM |
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BandTMom
Posts: 37,948
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I realy never heard of it being customary for wmen to "marry up" and men being frowned upon for doing it.
Gee, I guess I've lived a sheltered life. 
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| Jun 26 @ 10:42 PM |
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Angel178
Posts: 36,068
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Ever see The Real Jersey Housewives show? 
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| Jun 26 @ 10:55 PM |
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BandTMom
Posts: 37,948
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I don't watch TV.
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| Jun 26 @ 11:34 PM |
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Merchitown
Posts: 6,117
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I'm with you, Mom...
Say what? We're supposed to be marrying up?
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| Jun 27 @ 6:02 AM |
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chubs
Posts: 2,130
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well, I am the Real New Jersey Housewife, hey! 
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| Jun 27 @ 6:14 AM |
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SensualGemini
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capital: I wonder why it has always been customary for women to "marry up".
...For many thousands of years, it was a normality for the man to be the provider, so it does make some sense.
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| Jun 27 @ 9:03 AM |
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artcat7
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Aside from tradition and regardless of the fact that many women can be and are quite self sufficient, there are also many women who want to be needed and loved. I'm sure it's equally true for many men that, while we are ultimately solitary beings, it is so much more enjoyable to share, not only the things we enjoy doing but every day life as well.
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| Jun 27 @ 10:14 AM |
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BandTMom
Posts: 37,948
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...For many thousands of years, it was a normality for the man to be the provider, so it does make some sense.
It makes sense when you put it that way instead for making women sound like a bunch of gold digging wackos.
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| Jun 27 @ 1:39 PM |
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Loreli
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People are marrying later in life, I believe.
I know a LOT of women that earn more than their spouse.
I know some men that feel de-masculined by that.
I've known women that quit their great job after having children.
I've known both genders that "married up."
But a lot of them did really do it for love.
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| Jun 27 @ 1:47 PM |
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burnslikethesun
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I'll be getting married. 
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| Jun 27 @ 2:41 PM |
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Loreli
Posts: 25,398
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And, in most case (IMO), money is not the tie that binds
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| Jun 27 @ 4:23 PM |
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burnslikethesun
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True, in my case at least.
We are both piss poor broke, but rich in happiness and soul.
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| Jun 27 @ 4:26 PM |
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signme
Posts: 12,487
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Congrats, Burns! 
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| Jun 27 @ 4:26 PM |
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Loreli
Posts: 25,398
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You got married, Burns? 
I missed it.....
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| Jun 27 @ 4:31 PM |
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signme
Posts: 12,487
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He's not married yet, but found his lady and they will be married.
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| Jun 27 @ 5:00 PM |
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burnslikethesun
Posts: 13,005
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LoL thanks Lori, but not yet,.
It is really weird though, we keep randomly popping the question to each other through out the days now.
So not marring up, more like marring sideways. Feels more equal, I have always said you can only be truly happy with an equal.
I love the confidence in your statement Signs.
It sounds so familiar.
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