“What am I doing wrong? Okay, I'm tired of beating around the bush. I'm a beautiful
(spectacularly beautiful) 25 year old girl. I'm articulate and classy. I'm not from New York. I'm
looking to get married to a guy who makes at least half a million a year. I know how that
sounds, but keep in mind that a million a year is middle class in New York City, so I don't think
I'm overreaching at all. Are there any guys who make 500K or more on this board? Any wives?
Could you send me some tips? I dated a business man who makes average around 200 - 250. But
that's where I seem to hit a roadblock. 250,000 won't get me to central park west. I know a
woman in my yoga class who was married to an investment banker and lives in Tribeca, and
she's not as pretty as I am, nor is she a great genius. So what is she doing right? How do I get to
her level? Here are my questions specifically: - Where do you single rich men hang out? Give
me specifics- bars, restaurants, gyms. -What are you looking for in a mate? Be honest guys, you
won't hurt my feelings -Is there an age range I should be targeting (I'm 25)? - Why are some of
the women living lavish lifestyles on the upper east side so plain? I've seen really 'plain jane'
boring types who have nothing to offer married to incredibly wealthy guys. I've seen drop dead
gorgeous girls in singles bars in the east village. What's the story there? - Jobs I should look out
for? Everyone knows - lawyer, investment banker, doctor. How much do those guys really
make? And where do they hang out? Where do the hedge fund guys hang out? - How do you
decide marriage vs. just a girlfriend? I am looking for MARRIAGE ONLY Please hold your
insults - I'm putting myself out there in an honest way. Most beautiful women are superficial; at
least I'm being up front about it. I wouldn't be searching for these kind of guys if I wasn't able to
match them - in looks, culture, sophistication, and keeping a nice home and hearth.”
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“Dear Pers-43227981: I read your posting with great interest and have thought meaningfully
about your dilemma. I offer the following analysis of your predicament. Firstly, I'm not
wasting your time, I qualify as a guy who fits your bill; that is I make more than $500K per
year. That said here's how I see it. Your offer, from the prospective of a guy like me, is plain
and simple a crappy business deal. Here's why. Cutting through all the B.S., what you suggest
is a simple trade: you bring your looks to the party and I bring my money. Fine, simple. But
here's the rub, your looks will fade and my money will likely continue into perpetuity...in fact,
it is very likely that my income increases but it is an absolute certainty that you won't be
getting any more beautiful! So, in economic terms you are a depreciating asset and I am an
earning asset. Not only are you a depreciating asset, your depreciation accelerates! Let me
explain, you're 25 now and will likely stay pretty hot for the next 5 years, but less so each year.
Then the fade begins in earnest. By 35 stick a fork in you! So in Wall Street terms, we would
call you a trading position, not a buy and hold...hence the rub...marriage. It doesn't make good
business sense to "buy you" (which is what you're asking) so I'd rather lease. In case you think
I'm being cruel, I would say the following. If my money were to go away, so would you, so when
your beauty fades I need an out. It's as simple as that. So a deal that makes sense is dating, not
marriage. Separately, I was taught early in my career about efficient markets. So, I wonder
why a girl as "articulate, classy and spectacularly beautiful" as you has been unable to find
your sugar daddy. I find it hard to believe that if you are as gorgeous as you say you are that
the $500K hasn't found you, if not only for a tryout. By the way, you could always find a way
to make your own money and then we wouldn't need to have this difficult conversation. With
all that said, I must say you're going about it the right way. Classic "pump and dump."
I hope this is helpful, and if you want to enter into some sort of lease, let me know.”
