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