Anonymous wrote:Does anyone REALLY think Melania finds Trump physically attractive....men, even narcissistic wealthy old white men are not that stupid.

Isn’t he a hunka hunka bit of burning love?

Does anyone REALLY think Melania finds Trump physically attractive....men, even narcissistic wealthy old white men are not that stupid.

I tend to agree with 8:34. I don't necessarily think it's a great idea, but I sort of get it.

In my early 30's, I dated a guy who was a bit older than me, and extremely bright. I didn't realize at the time that he was also extremely wealthy - he lived in a 1-bedroom apartment, drove a normal-ish car and didn't come off as rich. But a friend told me later he was "worth 8 figures" at the time, completely self-made. Wouldn't have really changed anything for me - he wasn't right for me, so I ended things and stayed friends with him.

He was just a normal looking guy, but very smart and confident and sure of himself. I definitely went for that. He also liked smart, opinionated women (ended up marrying a really great one), which is sexy too.

Anonymous wrote:I’m not an old rich guy or a young, attractive woman, but I think people should mind their own business. Everyone is attracted to different things you never know the inner workings of someone else’s relationship.

If a woman has a high need for financial security and an old guy has a high need for an attractive partner (or wants kids) then more power to them if they find happiness together. Two happy people makes two less DCUM posters.

+a million.

This post is pretty small-minded. I see this as no different than making idiotic comments about an interracial or LGBTQ relationship.

But whatever. Let’s Smash the Patriarchy!

Anonymous wrote:Older men with money often have power, status and confidence which is sexy. Then this alpha male falls in love with you and together you are a team. The older man adores his hot wife and what woman doesn’t want that.

+1 This is the most likely case.

If they are consenting adults who cares? Passing judgment on other peoples partner choices is wasted effort even if it's fun!

Anonymous wrote:Older men with money often have power, status and confidence which is sexy. Then this alpha male falls in love with you and together you are a team. The older man adores his hot wife and what woman doesn’t want that.

+2 this

Older men with money often have power, status and confidence which is sexy. Then this alpha male falls in love with you and together you are a team. The older man adores his hot wife and what woman doesn’t want that.

I suspect that some of them are aware that their wife is primarily marrying them for the money/status they have. And the wife is likely aware that she is being married for her looks (and therefore she has the obligation to keep her looks). Some of them might be deluding themselves. And, heck, some of them might actually be marrying women who love them, and the money is just a bonus.

I’m not an old rich guy or a young, attractive woman, but I think people should mind their own business. Everyone is attracted to different things you never know the inner workings of someone else’s relationship.

If a woman has a high need for financial security and an old guy has a high need for an attractive partner (or wants kids) then more power to them if they find happiness together. Two happy people makes two less DCUM posters.

Anonymous wrote:It's patriarchy.

They are using their power to get what they want. A much younger beautiful fit woman.

In this culture, the woman is probably sexually attracted to the entire package. It's not a given that she would think someone objectively unattractive is unappealing. The attraction is wrapped up in the "exchange."

It's gross when you think about it. But few people do really.

It does tell you how men and women are truly valued in our current culture.

Nope. No woman is tricked into being physically attracted to grossness by the guys money. She is just faking it and he is lying to himself.

Like Adam Sandler said, “You'll be missing me when you have that big white wrinkly body on top of you with his loose skin and old balls...“

It's patriarchy.

They are using their power to get what they want. A much younger beautiful fit woman.

In this culture, the woman is probably sexually attracted to the entire package. It's not a given that she would think someone objectively unattractive is unappealing. The attraction is wrapped up in the "exchange."

It's gross when you think about it. But few people do really.

It does tell you how men and women are truly valued in our current culture.

Younger attractive women, they know it’s for the money/lifestyle, right? They just don’t care? Or they don’t know...?