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 jadegreen

Joined: 2/3/2006
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Why are women under 30 so materialistic?
Posted: 4/15/2008 8:52:01 PM
Well the older you get usually your career gets a little easier and perhaps the fear of taking care of yourself lessens...while your young and in your 20's a man that makes good money seems like a hero of sorts to a young woman...the world i a big scary place for a younger woman in her 20's....
 newinva

Joined: 11/3/2005
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Why are women under 30 so materialistic?
Posted: 5/5/2008 1:53:57 PM
It's not just women, men are at least as bad. They just go for different stuff -- cars, sports equipment, consumer electronics, etc.
Young people are always searching for that next "thing" to make them happy, until they figure out what really does.
 grkboy

Joined: 3/20/2008
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Why are women under 30 so materialistic?
Posted: 5/5/2008 8:57:52 PM

It just seems like women under 30 these days all have an underlying need to buy, impress, expose...

"Money, its a crime. Share it fairly but dont take a slice of my pie. " Roger Waters

It's young men and women who do this.

They're young and impressionable. They watch a lot of TV and read magazines that tell them they are nothing unless they have expensive items. Many are working in entry level jobs, living at home, and have a lot of disposable income. So they're not thinking in terms of saving up a down payment on a home, marriage, etc. They're thinking more in terms of what will get them admiration in the club scene and especially for guys...what will get them the hottest females to lay.

It's funny how many young 20somethings claim to me they're making $75,000-$100,000 a year! I call them "$20,000 a year millionaires"

Yes there are women who get into the logic of "I want a long term relationship" but are also equating the ideal mate as someone making a high income who can afford to take them on a shopping spree at Dior. We call these women gold diggers.

Many men and women outgrow the "I gotta be a baller" phase as they get out and realize how much it really costs to live on their own (provided they're not milking money from mom and dad to pay their rent and credit card bills). I know for me, I try to more play the illusion of looking like I make a gigantic paycheck when I really look for bargains and shop smart. You won't see any name brands on me, but I'll still look good.

Best as a man to ignore those women who are looking for a wallet to spend money on them. Best for women to avoid the guys who spend money like a baller, but really don't make that baller money. You might even be careful if he's the type to spend it all and not save...if you're thinking of marriage and long-term.
 gnuru75

Joined: 1/22/2008
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Why are women under 30 so materialistic?
Posted: 5/6/2008 1:40:25 AM
It's not just under 30. I live near Scottsdale AZ. Another poster has mentioned the 20k millionaire. We have the 30k millionaire on the hunt for cougars. They drive a Mercedes (c class), BMW, or comparable Lexus. Wear a tailored Armani suit, maybe a Rolex or Movado watch and Italian shoes. Yet they live with their parents or 6 room mates in a 2 bedroom apartment, have $5 in the bank account, and sometimes up to 20 maxed out credit cards they make minimum payments on. The thing is, it gets them laid. So if you feel you are going to be used for sex, or seek merely personal gratification, why not do it with someone with style?
 Johne102

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Why are women under 30 so materialistic?
Posted: 5/6/2008 2:38:44 PM
I find they are materialistic because they were raised in some cases that the man should be the provider.

Those that were not raised that way are materialistic bvecause they have "entitlement issues" Some demand that a man has things that they themselves do not have.

I have met a few who are materialistic and say it is "for the sake of their children" as her and her children deserve the best but expect a man to pay for their lifestyle.
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