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[quote=Anonymous][quote=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.[/quote]

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. [/quote]

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