| Would you tell people if you were very wealthy?
Posted: 3/25/2007 5:11:01 PM | | Money is important but it isn't the be all..end all. Money doesn't bring happiness and it doesn't bring security, what it brings is selfishness and self importance. For those that have it and respect that they have it usually hold onto it. Those that take it for granted tend to lose it and then blame everyone but the one that is looking at them in the mirror. | |
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| Would you tell people if you were very wealthy?
Posted: 3/26/2007 3:54:41 AM | I have had men on here email me with their portfolio of wealth. I have a great paying job, I own this and that, I have apartments, rental properties etc etc etc. what the hang is with that ...Like I am going to run out and date you because why you think you are financially stable...I doubt it...hey money and your finances are fickle they can come and go so who the heck cares how much you have. I find that so frick'n shallow.
I am a woman of 50 I would assume a man of my age range can support himself and if he has extra more power to you...keep your financial statements to yourself till you are in a relationship with someone and I do mean a relationship not in your first meet or couple of dates.
I also find it funny how people judge one another by there clothes, homes and the like. Hey you may have a great spread but how high is the mortgage, and the clothes mmm snazzy but how large are you credit card bills. Guess wealth is an individual thing.
I know for me I have a high mortagage, lots of credit card debt mmmm guess I am wealthy....NOT!!!!! lol I can hold my own pay my bills and hey go out and have a good time...I am wealthy with friends, life, and love...I have a great family and yes hey I can hold my own.
My financial portfolio is under review by revenue Canada...lol.....they can't believe I survive...they may give me money....lol
fiesty | |
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| Would you tell people if you were very wealthy?
Posted: 3/26/2007 1:13:10 PM | | I don't believe you need to tell your financial status, but, I do believe if your habits and values are similar it would make this part of a relationship easier. Remember, money the root all all evils. | |
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| Would you tell people if you were very wealthy?
Posted: 3/27/2007 12:24:07 PM | | I so have to agree with GUESS and SUPERMOM....I am not finacially rich myself...but I am SO fortunate in so many other aspects of my life. No money in the world could replace what I actually have. And I would even pass up being rich for the riches I do hold.... | |
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| Would you tell people if you were very wealthy?
Posted: 4/1/2007 12:09:32 AM | In some aspects I would have to say if I was ever to meet someone that I would tell them that I was finacially stable. I would not how ever tell them how much money I make a month/year or how much is in my bank roll. And if you were to win the lottery there would be no way of hiding it cause then everyone would know. It isn't one of those things you can hide, like if you had your own business etc. I know a few people that are Multi-millionaires, like Mr. Flamans, but he doesn't look like he is a millionaire if you saw him on the street. And he doesn't drive around cadillacs or BMW's etc.
In all cases, I would have to say yes and no. Honesty is the key to everything. Even if you are not telling the the full extent of what your personal value is worth. | |
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| Would you tell people if you were very wealthy?
Posted: 1/4/2008 2:37:07 AM | Let's assume for a second that you were to win 35-40 millions and you were the sole winner.
Your face would be on the front paper the next day.
Now, someone browsing your profile might recognize you, then what? Do you ignore all emails as potentially from folks who would be after your money or someone honest?
Some folks already flaunt it. I saw a woman profile and all she could talk about was her convertible audi, her 2 houses and this and that.
All her profile was about her success and her material wealth.
I am sure she will attract someone just as materialist as her. I know reading a profile like that i was telling myself, Good for her that she is succesful, but how vain of of her. | |
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| Would you tell people if you were very wealthy?
Posted: 1/4/2008 7:41:24 AM | ^^^It seems that there are many people out there who enjoy flaunting their "wealth". I have seen one man's profile in which he stated, repeatedly, that he earned over 100,000 a year. Pretty sad, if you ask me.....if you have to use your money to attract someone. I guess, some just enjoy having the money hungry chasing after them. That is why they have websites such as sugardaddy.com, for those women/and men who are into that sort of thing.
I'd rather not have that kind of attention. So, no, I would not tell anyone at all, if I happened to be wealthy....which, I'm not, but..........lol Certainly not right after meeting them anyway. | |
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| Would you tell people if you were very wealthy?
Posted: 1/4/2008 10:02:42 AM | | I have posted before on this subject and those opinions remain the same. BUT.. I would like to state that I am rich..in the things that count. I have a roof over my head and enough money to keep the wolf from the door. I also have a wealth of family and friends that out number any amount of material things some people wish for. That does not mean I would say no to a lottery or if somebody wants to gift me with money, trips, cars etc. I am not crazy..I am content. Happy New Year everybody. | |
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| Would you tell people if you were very wealthy?
Posted: 1/7/2008 5:08:49 PM |
I would like to state that I am rich..in the things that count. I have a roof over my head and enough money to keep the wolf from the door. I also have a wealth of family and friends that out number any amount of material things some people wish for.
Word. | |
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| Would you tell people if you were very wealthy?
Posted: 1/8/2008 8:27:53 AM | Am I wealthy??? Darn rights I am...to agree with another poster...I have a house, clothing, food and love from my family and friends.
I think the word wealthy means alot of different things to different people. Money doesnt buy love nor does it buy happiness. Although I know I am happier when I have a few bucks in my pocket and I can buy something without feeling guilty about spending the money ( taking from bills or the mortgage payment ). I always make sure the kids have before me....
Searched for the meaning of wealthy and heres what I found...
affluent: having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value; "an affluent banker"; "a speculator flush with cash"; "not merely rich but ...
OR
Wealth from the old English word "weal", which means "well-being" or "welfare". The term was originally an adjective to describe the possession of such qualities.
So take from that what you will..now if this question means would I tell people I had a ton of cash......NO....cause I know there are money hungry people out there without morals or a conscience and would go to no extent to screw me over for my money.... | |
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| Would you tell people if you were very wealthy?
Posted: 1/10/2008 1:23:16 PM |
If you were very wealthy, would you tell people who you were meeting on here?
Silly...really wealthy men don't find women on POF, they find them at the Metro on Stephen Ave. Or in the Yellow Pages under "escort"  | |
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| Would you tell people if you were very wealthy?
Posted: 1/12/2008 2:55:56 PM | If I was lucky enough to win the lottery, I would still keep my job and just show up with new things, on occasions. Why look like you are 'suddenly rich'? Friends and money don't mix. Let alone every relative would be hunting you down, cause they need help.
I would help those who love me, and being with a POF guy, I don't think that he would need to know that, until he signs the pre-nup, if he makes it that far.
The one post said that a lottery winner's face is on the front page of the news.....do you really think that I would be stupid enough to claim the ticket? My lawyer would already be finalized the contract, and my financial advisor would be already be doubling my cut from the win. What would would I need a ridiculous amount of money for? Someone will share the ticket with me, and get their face on the news.
If they can't love me when I am poor, what makes you think that they will love me when are rich?
I love what Sugar said.....if i wanted someone to use me for my money, I too would have stayed with the EX! | |
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| Would you tell people if you were very wealthy?
Posted: 4/26/2008 6:34:52 AM | I too think alot of wealthy and even not wealthy men try to flaunt it to get women. Some men tell you quickly what they do and how high they are positioned etc. I think it's because they have been so conditioned that relationships are about buying and selling. I say that because even men who have almost zero or zero money still think it's about buying and selling. And even men who don't have any money still complain about being used for money or afraid they will get used for money, go figure, hah.
I've known a couple of very wealthy men. One everyone knew because of his family business etc. This man was known for only wanting extremely goodlooking women and his ex could put Susan Lucci to shame. He liked my looks and would come tell me I was beautiful but then never asked me out. Then he dated one of the ugliest women at my church, but her family was obviously upperclass. And he made her change her hair and dress before he'd marry her. She fought him for awhile but eventually caved in and changed. For real. They are still married but apparently have had a rough time. Surprise. Stupid. She was nothing he wanted except some social status and likely some money. So he assumed that I and other women only wanted him for his money, but I bet the one he has wouldn't take him without his money, haha. The other wealthy man liked my hair but he dressed and reminded me of my father:(:(:(. So even after I found out that he was wealthy from a business, I was not interested. But he had these 20+ girls hanging on him and he was 52. I'd rather have a guy who has less money but a good relationship. | |
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| Would you tell people if you were very wealthy?
Posted: 5/28/2008 8:01:20 PM | i would buy citizenship into canada, move to s..sasktch...saskatchewan, then tell all those a-hole americans to go eat themselves into one big heart attack because they're about to get what they deserve in a couple of years, and ol' sasky is immune to their future woes...www.learnrv.com...http://www.remoteviewingproducts.com/
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| Would you tell people if you were very wealthy?
Posted: 7/7/2008 6:52:46 PM | | the answer is NO. An honest person does not have to boast or brag about anyting. People who talk a lot about money usually do not have it. For the most part wealthy people I know never speak about money. This may be a generalization, yet my experience tells me NO I would not. When I win the lottery my photo will be displaye, on the news etc. therefore it would not be a private matter. I would have no control over that as that is part of winning, having your name published. | |
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| Would you tell people if you were very wealthy?
Posted: 8/11/2008 1:14:23 PM | | Ok, rather than start a new thread, I have a part 2 to this question. At what point in time do you display your wealth? How do you strike the balance between showing you are doing well versus showing off? On one hand, we all don't want someone to be interested in them for their wealth alone, but it would seem awkward to downplay who they are as well. So say someone is extremely wealthy and has expensive clothing, multiple cars and homes. If they were to meet someone, should they dress down, put away the fancy watch, drive their most toned down car and invite them to their least nicest home? In other words, play themselves down and almost "act" poorer than they really are? On the other hand, if they just are themselves and the other person sees how wealthy they are, then how would they know that they aren't only seeing the person's money? I suppose it is a good dilemma to have, but it is in fact a very real dilemma. | |
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