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Being a Rich Man Isn’t What Women Want

Ok, maybe it can attract women at first — but it definitely won’t sustain the relationship — here’s what will.

Michelle Love
5 min readJul 27, 2022

Before I get canceled (fuck you, 2022)— I’m speaking from the perspective of a cisgender woman, in monogamous heterosexual relationships — with cisgender men. These are my personal opinions after years of introspection and experience.

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I have many male friends, and over the years, I’ve heard them saying things like…

When I achieve X financial goal, or X promotion or X job status — then I’ll be ready to settle down.

Or,

“I'm not good enough for her, I don’t make enough money”

And my favorite,

“She’s high maintenance. I can’t afford to buy her all those things and keep her happy.”

And hey, I get it.

Men are historically built to be the providers. It’s in their DNA! It’s ingrained in them so deep that it can legitimately be attached to their self-worth, more times than not — sadly.

I feel for you bro, I seriously do.

And these days, with so many more women becoming extremely financially successful — beyond self-sufficient — it’s only more of a mind fuck for men. They feel lesser than if they earn less than women.

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Michelle Love
Michelle Love

Written by Michelle Love

My public journal about all the things I’ve been through & learned - with the hope that it benefits you. 🤍 Love is the answer

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