[MadIvan]

I recently encountered a lady who told me in no uncertain terms that she was expecting a Dior watch, trips to exotic places and to be "treated like a princess" as part of a relationship.

That sort of behaviour makes me instantly say, "Cheque, please."

Regards, Ivan

[apackof2]

Just where are you encountering women like that?!

Maybe you are looking in the wrong places?

[marktwain]

I recently encountered a lady who told me in no uncertain terms that she was expecting a Dior watch, trips to exotic places and to be "treated like a princess" as part of a relationship.

Heck, she was just explaining pricing! :-)

[T. Jefferson]

I recently encountered a lady who told me in no uncertain terms that she was expecting a Dior watch, trips to exotic places and to be "treated like a princess" as part of a relationship.

There are millions of arrogant hookers like this in the United States, they've just changed the form of payment. This type usually offers up a sexual performance worthy of a cereal box ring.

[You Dirty Rats]

I recently encountered a lady who told me in no uncertain terms that she was expecting a Dior watch, trips to exotic places and to be "treated like a princess" as part of a relationship.

An honest woman who wants to bargain! OK, I would reply that I want GOOD home-cooked meals at least five days a week, a clean house, and to be treated like a GI in Bangkok at least four times a week.

[DarthVader]

Ivan,

Maybe you should have said to her. "Wow you are so deep." and made her pay for her own cheque. You would have sent her a message most men don't have the guts to do especially if she is very attractive.

[pbear8]

and to be "treated like a princess"

She wants to be treated like Diana?!?

[.cnI redruM]

Yep! I know that feeling. I tend to think prostitutes are more honest and moral than that sort.

[fooman]

expectations these days are off the charts. No one can make a person like that happy...

[Mark17]

I recently encountered a lady who told me in no uncertain terms that she was expecting a Dior watch, trips to exotic places and to be "treated like a princess" as part of a relationship.

Yep Ivan, it is reasons like this, and others, that eventually caused me to go to the Philippines for a wife. I got a good one too, as long as I can keep her from getting too westernized.

[hinckley buzzard]

That sort of behaviour makes me instantly say, "Cheque, please."

You have identified the real problem of course. It is safe to ignore the elementary ed.-level theorizing of "evolutionary psychologists" because they have no empirical base--just armchair speculating, which I must admit beats actually working--or thinking, for that matter. The true issue is the intervening variable of what behaviors characterize occupationally successful careerists among women--and whether anyone thinks they are behaviors which are conducive to amorous dalliances and interpersonal attractiveness. I have worked with many such women in my career and have no issues with power and assertiveness. But as the article displays, such women have no idea what it takes to have an intimate relationship--point blank, they are driven, tend to be poor at attachment, and don't trust people much. Lots of fun on a lazy Saturday morning. Yeah.

[HitmanLV]

I recently encountered a lady who told me in no uncertain terms that she was expecting a Dior watch, trips to exotic places and to be "treated like a princess" as part of a relationship.

Welcome to Fantasy Island, sweetie! :-)

[Utilizer]

Lol. For Me, the tipoff is when they ask what kind of car I drive (translation: how much money do you make), to which My instant response is "You understand we are going 'dutch' here, right?" I won't even trouble to return their calls after that. What would be the point?