Trump Example and the Idea of the Disposable Wife

[Anonymous]

I know that older men and younger trophy wives have existed forever, but I feel that Trump took it to the next level by demonstrating to even conservative, aspirational, and ambitious men that there are absolutely no societal or professional consequences and opprobium any more for dumping a longtime spouse in favor of an affair partner. If anything Trump shows that such a partner can further and assist in your ambition by making you look younger, or bringing in other professional connections, or simply making you happier with more sex. It makes me sad to see that wives are considered disposable. Anecdotally I have seen a rash of divorces, including some Texas friends who have been together since college (now in their 50s), with children, who have moved around the country a lot so that he could advance in his career. She is beautiful, fun, social, and they always seemed incredibly connected and happy. But now that he earns many millions each year, he is out of the marriage. I can tell you several other stories like that one.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I know that older men and younger trophy wives have existed forever, but I feel that Trump took it to the next level by demonstrating to even conservative, aspirational, and ambitious men that there are absolutely no societal or professional consequences and opprobium any more for dumping a longtime spouse in favor of an affair partner. If anything Trump shows that such a partner can further and assist in your ambition by making you look younger, or bringing in other professional connections, or simply making you happier with more sex. It makes me sad to see that wives are considered disposable. Anecdotally I have seen a rash of divorces, including some Texas friends who have been together since college (now in their 50s), with children, who have moved around the country a lot so that he could advance in his career. She is beautiful, fun, social, and they always seemed incredibly connected and happy. But now that he earns many millions each year, he is out of the marriage. I can tell you several other stories like that one.

I'm not sure what value Melania adds to Trump professionally, but I agree with your point.

[Anonymous]

There are plenty of men out there who are like Trump - successful and narcissists. At the same time there are plenty of ex wives out there who enjoyed the ride on the gravy train but didn't realize that it takes a lot of work to keep a good marriage going. They love the trapping of success but that's about it. My DH is very successful but thankfully he is not a narcissist, but I work pretty hard at keeping the fire burning and so does he.

[Anonymous]

No shortage of women lining up to be next

[Anonymous]

They’ve done dna studies on humans from around the beginning of history and 20 women reproduced per man reproducing. Women have always been attracted to powerful and rich men. Fewer women get married today because there aren’t enough better off men anymore

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I know that older men and younger trophy wives have existed forever, but I feel that Trump took it to the next level by demonstrating to even conservative, aspirational, and ambitious men that there are absolutely no societal or professional consequences and opprobium any more for dumping a longtime spouse in favor of an affair partner. If anything Trump shows that such a partner can further and assist in your ambition by making you look younger, or bringing in other professional connections, or simply making you happier with more sex. It makes me sad to see that wives are considered disposable. Anecdotally I have seen a rash of divorces, including some Texas friends who have been together since college (now in their 50s), with children, who have moved around the country a lot so that he could advance in his career. She is beautiful, fun, social, and they always seemed incredibly connected and happy. But now that he earns many millions each year, he is out of the marriage. I can tell you several other stories like that one.

Trump was already divorced when he met Melanie. She was not his affair partner.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I know that older men and younger trophy wives have existed forever, but I feel that Trump took it to the next level by demonstrating to even conservative, aspirational, and ambitious men that there are absolutely no societal or professional consequences and opprobium any more for dumping a longtime spouse in favor of an affair partner. If anything Trump shows that such a partner can further and assist in your ambition by making you look younger, or bringing in other professional connections, or simply making you happier with more sex. It makes me sad to see that wives are considered disposable. Anecdotally I have seen a rash of divorces, including some Texas friends who have been together since college (now in their 50s), with children, who have moved around the country a lot so that he could advance in his career. She is beautiful, fun, social, and they always seemed incredibly connected and happy. But now that he earns many millions each year, he is out of the marriage. I can tell you several other stories like that one.

I don't know why you are connecting this to Trump. Rich men (and poor men, for that matter) have been doing it for centuries. There have never been any societal or professional consequences or opprobrium for dumping an older wife for a younger model. All societal and professional points in such a marriage are attached to the husband so they do not convey.

[Anonymous]

Better than those sleeze balls/predators Bill Clinton and John Edwards. I think dying John McCain cheated on his first wife with Cindy too? Where is the post on that?

[Anonymous]

There have never been any societal or professional consequences or opprobrium for dumping an older wife for a younger model. All societal and professional points in such a marriage are attached to the husband so they do not convey.

The consequence for dumping a wife (or getting dumped) is alimony. And the second sentence is total lunacy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:They’ve done dna studies on humans from around the beginning of history and 20 women reproduced per man reproducing. Women have always been attracted to powerful and rich men. Fewer women get married today because there aren’t enough better off men anymore

You mean the more money a man earns, the more women are interested in him? Shocking!

[Anonymous]

It's not some special moral character that prevents women from doing the same.

[Anonymous]

75% of all divorces are initiated by women, so cry me a fcking river about some rich guy dumping an older wife for a younger model.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:75% of all divorces are initiated by women, so cry me a fcking river about some rich guy dumping an older wife for a younger model.

In America today, it is the HUSBAND who is disposable, not the wife.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I know that older men and younger trophy wives have existed forever, but I feel that Trump took it to the next level by demonstrating to even conservative, aspirational, and ambitious men that there are absolutely no societal or professional consequences and opprobium any more for dumping a longtime spouse in favor of an affair partner. If anything Trump shows that such a partner can further and assist in your ambition by making you look younger, or bringing in other professional connections, or simply making you happier with more sex. It makes me sad to see that wives are considered disposable. Anecdotally I have seen a rash of divorces, including some Texas friends who have been together since college (now in their 50s), with children, who have moved around the country a lot so that he could advance in his career. She is beautiful, fun, social, and they always seemed incredibly connected and happy. But now that he earns many millions each year, he is out of the marriage. I can tell you several other stories like that one.

Uh, this is quite normal. Are you new to the world? My CEO recently married a 24yr old. He left his wife for her when she was 222. His wife was 48 and the mother to his 3 kids.

What kind of consequences would there be for our CEO? He still has a great career and a ton of respect from people who matter from an outside perspective. Trump is not special, nor did he start a trend. The more successful a man is the more young pu$$y is thrown at him.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:75% of all divorces are initiated by women, so cry me a fcking river about some rich guy dumping an older wife for a younger model.

Only if we knew the reason for those filings.