Miss Reindeer Does anybody else watch
The Millionaire Matchmaker on Bravo? For those of you that don't, I'll give you a quick rundown. This super-tan, fairly bossy lady owns her own matchmaking agency where she sets up millionaires with eager, money-hungry bachelorettes usually 10+ years their junior. Patti, the matchmaker, has strict rules each person must adhere to during their dates and she really doesn't take any crap from any of her clients. I have to admit that I kinda like her. She's feisty.
Anyway I'm really intrigued by this show because it baffles me as to how this kind of relationship could work. These women that are recruited for the millionaires are blatantly there because of the money and the millionaires are there because the recruited women are exceptionally good-looking. I know this works for some people, but how can it turn into a long-term, satisfying relationship if it's all based on looks and money at the heart of it? Am I missing something?
Did you start dating someone based on money or looks? Was the relationship able to evolve into something more meaningful or did it remain as shallow as it started?
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Anything CAN happen.
Chances are, it won't.
Beauty only gets attention, personality captures the heart.
& beauty is what gets you your first step in the door.
a guy wouldn't necessarily put up with a good looking bitch.
because i usually see good looking rich guys with a not so good looking girl.
& vice versa. looks will only get you so far til you get kicked out for being a bitch/gold-digger.
& since those men are millionaires...they're not limited to one good-looking woman but several others as well. plenty of fishies in the sea to choose from until you find the right one :]
Hm, this makes me wonder. Has anyone ever heard of a male gold-digger? -___-. These are all very bad thoughts. Ick.
i find that they start to look more attractive the more you know and love/like them.
Anything happens these days. I've never been shallow as to going out with someone because of looks and/or money. Current/latest SO has enough money for his bills but with only some left over for a little extra spending (usually only $20-40) and the rest goes to his savings just incase he doesn't have enough for next month's bills, and as far as looks go, he's let himself go if you know what I mean.
dated a guy in high school strictly based on the fact that he was awesomely good looking and had one of the hottest cars around ...
well, lets just say it didn't work out as well as i hoped considering he cheated on me.
though must say, i did learn my lesson... sure, the hard way but i did.
it definitely helps to be physically attracted to someone because you'll probably be more into getting to know them on an emotional level.
I've seen shit work out of nothing at all, so it's not completely impossible. But as somebody said before, once that first reason wears thin or changes; high odds are that you're done with that person.
haha i like that she can be a total B*&^^. lol its hilarious.
I think shallow can end up meaningful, because you are most likely attracted to them physically at first.
what I don't get about the show is that she said she has tons of marriages under her belt, but then how come we never see that on the show? Most of the relationships don't even work out.
a lot of shows are like that. the bachelor for one. i dont believe in shows like that cause love doesnt just happen especially not on tv...too fake. its just another way for broadcast companies to make money and grab the ratings.
Right.. women only love the men for their money. Anyway, no, I have never dated anybody solely based on looks and money.
I dated a guy who was very very good looking, but dumb as a box of rocks. He was also very nice, so I gave it a shot. I just couldn't make it work. Although I was attracted to him physically, it wasn't enough.
Is it bad that I first read that as "swallow" instead of "shallow"?
I was like, "Whoa! They're telling us to swallow, and this isn't scandalish? Wow, they're getting bold!"
It isn't actually based on looks, sure they have to be gorgeous, but she also makes sure that they have good personalities and that the girls will have something in common with the guys. Just because a girl wants a guy who is financially able to take care of her doesn't make her shallow, it's called basic psychology. Women will always find a man with more money more attractive because we innately want a man who is able to take care of us financially.
Don't we all date someone for looks at the start anyway? I mean you don't see a fugly guy and say...hmmm maybe ill like him in the future.
I have never dated anyone for thier good looks or money. First off - I make my own damn money. Secondly - I think a man's great personality, sense of humor and charisma makes him incredibly handsome. Honestly, I am way more interested in sex than good looks or money.
thats life we take our chances however shallow or not and if its yours it will be.
I dated a few punks based on their "good looks." Needless to say,
the relationship didn't work. Most of us know, their personality
dominates their looks when you're in a relationship with them. If
they're ugly in the inside, they're ugly on the outside as well.
But
as for the show, it may start of shallow but it's possible that it may
work out at the end. When you start getting to know a person and you
like what you see on the inside, hey, what not? All the other stuff
are just bonuses.
Maybe... You won't know unless you try. Many relationships started out shallow and then turned out great, you know~
to be quite honest, every time I've ever dated a guy solely on the fact that I thought he was good-looking, it didn't last. the ones that i went in for his personality, and never really cared for looks were the ones that lasted :]
You stated the obvious: the guys are there for the arm candy; the girls are there for the money. No games are being played, since they`re all there for a reason. So all that`s left to do is match personalities.
But I personally can`t see myself in this situation. My closest relationships were built over the course of years.