How important is money for men?? (inspired by BHB)

[VanessaofBC]

All right guys.

If money makes the world go 'round and is the answer to getting laid.... how important is money TO YOU?!?!

Were you raised to think "I have to be a good provider", "I need to make lots of money", "I have to prove I am better than the guy next to me".

Please, give us ladies your thoughts as to how you feel about money.

Isn't it all about money, power and influence, or do I watch too many soap operas!?!?

 

[Elmore]

I think there is a relationship between income and quality of life.

 

[BonerHardBiceps]

Never mind .......

 

[chilli]

If men didn't have money how could we use escort services?

How could we support you while you make 3 babies?

How could we afford dinners? Vacations? Weekend Getaways?

How could we afford the car, the house?

I mean seriously...

Do the girls on this forum live in a bubble?

 

[PlayfulAlex]

If men didn't have money how could we use escort services?

How could we support you while you make 3 babies?

How could we afford dinners? Vacations? Weekend Getaways?

How could we afford the car, the house?

I mean seriously...

Do the girls on this forum live in a bubble?

Hmmmm, this isn't exactly what I expected from you, chilli. What about collaboration? Obviously, money is equally important to both man and woman. Isn't the ideal scenario when you are both contributing to the family plan, with mutual goals in mind, perhaps even working a spread sheet of targets and achievements?

Now, of course I'm speaking as someone beyond child-bearing years, so that piece of the equation doesn't apply to me. But, if I was with a partner (or when I get with a partner), one of my main priorities will be that we have similar plans for the future, and we are working towards those plans as a team.

 

[1nitestan]

Money is simply a tool to get things done. More money = more things get done...it really is that simple.

People glamourize/romanticize money too much. Some of the richest people are also the ugliest underneath it all. Don't get caught up in using money to embellish your shortcomings. Buy a Ferrari because you want a car that you can use/abuse at the track, not park in front of a hotel or night club....cuz that's for douchebags. You can have a high-maintenance girl as long as she is self-maintaining to a large degree. The best "trophy wife" is one who will appreciate the things you do for her with your money...and protect your wealth at the same time. She's the one who will tell you you're stupid to build a 30,000 sq.ft. estate when it's just the two of you living there.

Be paid well for what you do and strive to further your financial position but don't let that be the sole reason for working. That's only gonna make you miserable.

 

[VanessaofBC]

Never mind .......

I thought yours was good before you deleted....

 

[PlayfulAlex]

Money is simply a tool to get things done. More money = more things get done...it really is that simple.

snip...The best "trophy wife" is one who will appreciate the things you do for her with your money...and protect your wealth at the same time. She's the one who will tell you you're stupid to build a 30,000 sq.ft. estate when it's just the two of you living there.

Be paid well for what you do and strive to further your financial position but don't let that be the sole reason for working. That's only gonna make you miserable.

This...

not that...

"The film depicts Jackie and David Siegel, owners of Westgate Resorts, and their family as they build the Versailles house, the largest and most expensive single-family house in the United States, and the crisis they face as the U.S. economy declines."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Queen_of_Versailles

 

[BORKO]

Never mind .......

It should flattering that you're an inspiration.

 

[VanessaofBC]

Her face says "yeah, we're broke now, so what!?!?!"

edit: I don't think he knows yet. ound:

 

[1nitestan]

Money is only important in a relationship when the guy is in trouble....

I remember riding in the elevator at The Wynn in Vegas... two older gents get on board.

1st guy: "Man, that was some game..."
2nd guy: "So...what are you gonna tell your wife about the $60k??
1st guy: "Don't even wanna think about it...."

 

[PlayfulAlex]

Her face says "yeah, we're broke now, so what!?!?!"

edit: I don't think he knows yet. ound:

Update:

http://voices.yahoo.com/queen-versailles-update-12125933.html?cat=49

Money is only important in a relationship when the guy is in trouble....

I remember riding in the elevator at The Wynn in Vegas... two older gents get on board.

1st guy: "Man, that was some game..."
2nd guy: "So...what are you gonna tell your wife about the $60k??
1st guy: "Don't even wanna think about it...."

Now that's funny!

Meanwhile, Lady Luck can be really helpful!

 

[1nitestan]

I think there is a relationship between income and quality of life.

There totally is. I've never met a person living near the poverty line who's vegan or gluten free. Wealth = health

 

[1nitestan]

Now that's funny!

OMG, I was trying so hard not to laugh in the ride up with these guys. My head was going "Better call your divorce lawyer first..."

 

[PlayfulAlex]

OMG, I was trying so hard not to laugh in the ride up with these guys. My head was going "Better call your divorce lawyer first..."

I guess it depends on the entire mathematical equation! One guy is gonna say, "Oh well, wtf!", while another guy is gonna be trying to think up a good one-liner!

 

[VanessaofBC]

Update:

http://voices.yahoo.com/queen-versailles-update-12125933.html?cat=49

Well, then I guess I am happy to see her modest house is close to finished....

From wiki:

Construction of the house started in 2004 at a cost of $100 million. The house includes ten kitchens, 13 bedrooms, 23 bathrooms, and a 20-car garage with additional space for limos, a two-lane bowling alley, an indoor rollerskating rink, a video arcade, a fitness center with spa, two tennis courts, and a baseball diamond.

 

[PlayfulAlex]

Well, then I guess I am happy to see her modest house is close to finished....

From wiki:

Seriously...a girl needs what a girl needs...I think I need 10 kitchens!

 

[kauffman]

All right guys.

If money makes the world go 'round and is the answer to getting laid.... how important is money TO YOU?!?!

Were you raised to think "I have to be a good provider", "I need to make lots of money", "I have to prove I am better than the guy next to me".

Please, give us ladies your thoughts as to how you feel about money.

Isn't it all about money, power and influence, or do I watch too many soap operas!?!?

It's funny i've always found money is very important to men until they don't have it and then suddenly all women become gold diggers.

 

[New]

It's not always about the end goal but the journey there as well. In the end it's a race to the same place, everyone wants to have money. Growing up poor and knowing that feeling, I've never want to be in that state again. I know how it feels to lose everything (all my cash, my house etc taken away from me. it hurts and its depressing). Had times where I took a year off and had times where i grind out and work doing between 200-300 hours each month. But what I learned when I lost everything was you have to value money. You can't be stupid and not save for the future, it's not about how much you make but how much you can save. Money is important and I believe all guys should have ambition to go out and try to make it and not wait to see if it comes to them. Too many people I know these days that say they want stuff but don't go out and do something to get it. But you do what makes you happy and if you think money isn't important then right on.

As for relationships, guys gotta have money. It just makes it easier, I don't care what anyone says it just is for a guy. Nice car, nice clothes, nice house whatever. Saying that some guys don't need it, they can get the hottest girl with no money easily but that alone will only go so far.

 

[sevenofnine]

Yes and no,

I mean I work always have, even though I am sixty, I will most likely work for awhile yet,
Just my philosophy if your not working your going to get old and die pretty dam fast.


I think its the life style you want, I mean I am a simple guy, I like to read draw etc, bike. Simple cheap pass times.
Money was never that important to me.
In the sense that I never really chased it went for promotions climbed up the ladder.
I couldn't be bothered,
It simply not who I am.

At times yeah more money would be nice,

But its more the people I meet they make me feel insecure, jealous.
Throwing motor homes and bigger and better in my face.
I should be doing this I should be doing that,

At sixty does it really matter now

Funny I know a very rich guy, building the biggest house motor home all of that.
And another guy very rich just lives in a rather moderate condo. Drives a van.

At the end you just need enough money to match your lifestyle or your ego.
I talk a lot and like to huff and puff, but me,

Im a pretty simple humble and don't need a hell of a lot.