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Women Shun 'The Man Who Has It All'
The Telegraph (UK) ^
| 2-9-2007
| Roger Highfield
Posted on 02/08/2007 6:02:58 PM PST by blam
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To: Revolting cat!
What women say they want and what they really want (as ultimately proven by their choices) are three different things! A woman can't tell you what she wants. If she is an honest person, her answer will be what she thinks she ought to want, but not what she actually responds to. And she'll find the latter impossible to define.
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posted on
02/08/2007 6:34:00 PM PST
by
Mr. Jeeves
("When the government is invasive, the people are wanting." -- Tao Te Ching)
To: blam
This was a study of women's choices for long-term relationships.
Make no mistake, they look for the handsome, exciting guys when they're young and having fun.
But, after all the fun is over, or not worth dealing with the other deficiencies these men have, the women start to look for the nice guy who has been stable the whole time. The looks aren't as important this time around, as now they realize the very things that the attractive guys couldn't offer, the nice guys can.
However, the things that the nice guy has wanted to offer, he won't be able to, though she might not even want it anymore (fun time's over, Johnny). Needless to say, it can become a source of resentment for that stable, nice guy who did, indeed, finish last.
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posted on
02/08/2007 6:34:04 PM PST
by
Squeako
(ACLU: "Only Christians, Boy Scouts and War Memorials are too vile to defend.")
To: 1rudeboy
"Oh Lord but it's hard to be humble
When you're perfect in every way
I can't wait to look in the mirror
'Cause I get better looking each day
To know me is to love me
I must be one helluva man
Oh Lord it's hard to be humble
But I'm doing the best that I can."
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posted on
02/08/2007 6:35:40 PM PST
by
albee
(Okay. so he missed aThe best thing you can do for the poor is.....not be one of them. - Eric Hoffer)
To: Defiant
LOL!
The man described is the rare "alpha male".
Most women do not consider themselves "alpha females",as they are not actually "alpha females", and subsequently do not normally, knowingly make concerted attempts to attract the attention of that kind of male, while seeking a male life partner.
An "alpha male" is a very high maintenance man, and demands either an equally qualified "alpha female", or a totally subservient female, as a life partner.
Most men and women just want to find a life partner who understands that 50/50 sometimes might mean 80/20 or 30/70, but over a lifetime, it all somehow will work out.
Most people do.
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posted on
02/08/2007 6:35:52 PM PST
by
sarasmom
( War is not the most vile of the evils humanity commits . There is always apathy...)
To: blam
If women really wanted what they say they want, there would be no country and western music!
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posted on
02/08/2007 6:38:17 PM PST
by
Revolting cat!
(We all need someone we can bleed on...)
To: HereInTheHeartland
Actually it's a 70's band from the Seattle area.
To: California Patriot
Women may say that because they don't want to seem shallow, desperate, grasping, and (worst of all) inferior. Saying they aspire to the man who "has it all" goes against 50+ years of feminist indoctrination. When it comes to people in general, watch what they do--not what they say.
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posted on
02/08/2007 6:49:17 PM PST
by
rbg81
(1)
To: blam
IMHO women definitely want the $$$ but they don't want to be second fiddle to the long hours and passion for work that is required to earn those $$$. Also, the guys with $$$ know they have the pick of the crop and the high potential for being summarily dumped when a better looking ...... comes along is not an appealing potential event for most women.
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posted on
02/08/2007 6:50:36 PM PST
by
hardworking
(Vote for Hillary and show your support for psychopaths.)
To: All
I am a woman.
Here's what I want:
1. a real man, no metrosexual types
2. conservative political philosophy and traditional family philosophy
3. smart
4. good natured and good humored
5. reasonably financially secure
I want my very own Newt.
To: blam
Did you post this just to make me feel good?
Many women just want to sleep with me and use me for sex....that's all. I want a relationship. I never thought I'd ever be in this situation. I got a good profession, have a good amount of land, a house with 4000 square feet in it, have a boat and toys, and can't get a steady.....
There's got to be a country song in here somewhere...
To: blam
From a woman's point of view, this research has as many holes as a sieve.
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posted on
02/08/2007 7:01:44 PM PST
by
lilylangtree
(Veni, Vidi, Vici)
To: umgud
Yes, it's a curse I have just had to learn to live with.
This study ain't worth the paper it's printed on. Hope the UK taxpayers didn't have to pay for it.
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posted on
02/08/2007 7:04:03 PM PST
by
Roy Tucker
("You can avoid reality, but you cannot avoid the consequences of avoiding reality"--Ayn Rand)
To: Fifth Business
I've been told both, but the latter more often.
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posted on
02/08/2007 7:04:15 PM PST
by
Defiant
(Hillary 2008: Because America needs a nude erection, not an Obama Nation.)
To: krunkygirl
You beat me to it - but, when/if you get done with him, call me.
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posted on
02/08/2007 7:07:34 PM PST
by
msflea
To: krunkygirl
I am a woman. Here's what I want: 1. a real man, no metrosexual types 2. conservative political philosophy and traditional family philosophy 3. smart 4. good natured and good humored 5. reasonably financially secure I want my very own Newt. Sorry, I'm already married. Better lower your standards.
To: blam
Women are looking for stability in a man's life... the assurance he has the means to support a child. A rich man has options but an average guy is tied down. Just the way women prefer it. No wandering eye like that which comes with having too much money.
"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus
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posted on
02/08/2007 7:11:19 PM PST
by
goldstategop
(In Memory Of A Dearly Beloved Friend Who Lives In My Heart Forever)
To: SamAdams76
No but they suspect women are really marrying them for money. Marriages between rich guys and women don't seem to last for long... especially when the woman enters the relationship with certain expectations about the finances. That's when trouble starts calling at home.
"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus
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posted on
02/08/2007 7:13:54 PM PST
by
goldstategop
(In Memory Of A Dearly Beloved Friend Who Lives In My Heart Forever)
To: blam
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posted on
02/08/2007 7:14:00 PM PST
by
Miss Didi
("Good heavens, woman, this is a war not a garden party!" Dr. Meade, Gone with the Wind)
To: msflea
~~~laughing~~~
Okee doke.
To: TheErnFormerlyKnownAsBig
...oh no, Ern, I'll just bide my time...;)
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