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What am I doing wrong?


Okay, I'm tired of beating around the bush. I'm a beautiful
(spectacularly beautiful) 25 year old girl. I'm articulate and classy.
I'm not from New York. I'm looking to get married to a guy who makes at
least half a million a year. I know how that sounds, but keep in mind
that a million a year is middle class in New York City, so I don't think
I'm overreaching at all.

Are there any guys who make 500K or more on this board? Any wives? Could
you send me some tips? I dated a business man who makes average around
200 - 250. But that's where I seem to hit a roadblock. 250,000 won't get
me to central park west. I know a woman in my yoga class who was married
to an investment banker and lives in Tribeca, and she's not as pretty as
I am, nor is she a great genius. So what is she doing right? How do I
get to her level?

Here are my questions specifically:

- Where do you single rich men hang out? Give me specifics- bars,
restaurants, gyms

-What are you looking for in a mate? Be honest guys, you won't hurt my
feelings

-Is there an age range I should be targeting (I'm 25)?

- Why are some of the women living lavish lifestyles on the upper east
side so plain? I've seen really 'plain jane' boring types who have
nothing to offer married to incredibly wealthy guys. I've seen drop dead
gorgeous girls in singles bars in the east village. What's the story
there?

- Jobs I should look out for? Everyone knows - lawyer, investment
banker, doctor. How much do those guys really make? And where do they
hang out? Where do the hedge fund guys hang out?

- How you decide marriage vs. just a girlfriend? I am looking for
MARRIAGE ONLY

Please hold your insults - I'm putting myself out there in an honest
way. Most beautiful women are superficial; at least I'm being up front
about it. I wouldn't be searching for these kind of guys if I wasn't
able to match them - in looks, culture, sophistication, and keeping a
nice home and hearth.

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THE ANSWER
Dear Pers-431649184:
I read your posting with great interest and have thought meaningfully
about your dilemma. I offer the following analysis of your predicament.
Firstly, I'm not wasting your time, I qualify as a guy who fits your
bill; that is I make more than $500K per year. That said here's how I
see it.

Your offer, from the prospective of a guy like me, is plain and simple a
cr@ppy business deal. Here's why. Cutting through all the B.S., what you
suggest is a simple trade: you bring your looks to the party and I bring
my money. Fine, simple. But here's the rub, your looks will fade and my
money will likely continue into perpetuity...in fact, it is very likely
that my income increases but it is an absolute certainty that you won't
be getting any more beautiful!

So, in economic terms you are a depreciating asset and I am an earning
asset. Not only are you a depreciating asset, your depreciation
accelerates! Let me explain, you're 25 now and will likely stay pretty
hot for the next 5 years, but less so each year. Then the fade begins in
earnest. By 35 stick a fork in you!

So in Wall Street terms, we would call you a trading position, not a buy
and hold...hence the rub...marriage. It doesn't make good business sense
to "buy you" (which is what you're asking) so I'd rather lease. In case
you think I'm being cruel, I would say the following. If my money were
to go away, so would you, so when your beauty fades I need an out. It's
as simple as that. So a deal that makes sense is dating, not marriage.

Separately, I was taught early in my career about efficient markets. So,
I wonder why a girl as "articulate, classy and spectacularly beautiful"
as you has been unable to find your sugar daddy. I find it hard to
believe that if you are as gorgeous as you say you are that the $500K
hasn't found you, if not only for a tryout.

By the way, you could always find a way to make your own money and then
we wouldn't need to have this difficult conversation.

With all that said, I must say you're going about it the right way.
Classic "pump and dump."
I hope this is helpful, and if you want to enter into some sort of
lease, let me know.

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Wow, that was atleast a nice shutdown, and sooo true. I can't even believe that someone would actually post something like that, the nerve of that girl. I'm glad that someone actually answered this poor girl though.

You know, those "plain Jane" types probably helped build their men up to where they are... and/or have a great job themselves.

What a nerve!!! I can't believe some of the ads for prostitutes etc on C'sL. I hate that site because it's so negative.

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OMG I don't go on CraigsList..but my sister just sent this to me yesterday that she read on there. LMAO.... Some people.......

If Your alone and You have a Pool, please Read - 38

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I would like to find someone who wouldn't mind letting me layout in the sun for a couple of hours today after 10:30.
I am not a (total) weirdo. I just have a really white buttocks, and I would like to tan my buns.
It doesn't not matter if your a woman or a man. I would hope you would lay out with me, although if you chose not to, that's OK as well. I am not shy at all, so it really doesn't matter.
I am 38 yrs young, (your age doesn't matter provided your (at least)legal/19.) 6'4'', 200lbs, blond hair/blue eyes.
I work out every day, so I'm pretty tone and have a very good tan everywhere else. I just have a really, really white butt.
I have a community pool, but there are way to many people in and out all day.
All I want is to "even-out" my tan.
I am not looking for sex, but if we "hit it off', and you were to initiate something, I might not have any objections.
I WILL NOT instigate anything, so if Your married and just want to hang-out, thats cool.
Nothing strange, just clean fun in the sun.
Please Reply with your information. A photo wouldn't hurt either. I'll reply with mine after I receive yours.

well heck,
If they can all write ads, then so must I.

I am looking for someone to come into my home and do the dishes everyday. If you could do about 3 loads of laundry while you're here, and make some beds, that would be great. I would even be willing to let you mop my floors, scrub the toilets, vaccuum, and clean up the various messes that the kids/and or dog might make. You are welcome to use my cleaning supplies. We have Windex too, so if you like cleaning glass and mirrors, I am ok with that. I am not lookiing for sex. But I will leave you a sandwich in the fridge. Although there is not a specified monetary exchange here, if you would like to leave a pound of twenties on the table before you go, feel free. Thank you for your replies.

There-think I'll get any takers?????

OMG CRAZY!!!! I can't stop laughing

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too funny! she sounds like a girl I went to school with.

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