My immediate reaction was, "Of course it's wrong", but then I wondered, "How about arranged (not 'forced' ) marriages?". They have a high success rate and are based, amongst other things, on the man's ability to provide financially. So many partners in such marriages will tell you that love is something that can grow. There is, after all, a much higher rate of divorce amongst couples that marry solely for 'love'.
Then there is what the man gets out of the deal (I'm assuming that in most cases it is the man that has the wealth....). Donald Trump, for example, might be a man that is married for his money but I'm sure he is very happy with each trophy wife that he sports on his arm.
Can't say I've ever felt attracted to a man because of his wealth (fortunately for Homer
), but money can give a man power and that is often an aphrodisiac. Wealth also brings a security that appeals to the woman's search for a mate that will provide for her children so her motives may be justified in that sense.
I have to say it doesn't take much to win me over - just that old cliché a GSOH - but to the latest Mrs Trump I say "Congratulations!" and to every Thai bride escaping from poverty, I wish the best of luck....
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