tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post8458449967603881707..comments2023-11-18T01:21:55.631-05:00Comments on My Open Wallet: Is Eye Candy Always Expensive?Madame Xhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11536189690094235926noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-52017751994470205212009-07-13T20:26:28.898-04:002009-07-13T20:26:28.898-04:00MEG's comment is probably right on the mark, b...MEG's comment is probably right on the mark, but here's my gut feeling: there's no strong causality between wealth and prettiness, but rather a single, hugely important outside factor that influences both: one's ambition to better oneself, invest effort in oneself, and delay gratification.<br /><br />For better or worse (insofar as the final goal is an overall happy life, however you may define that), I believe your willingness to spend years slaving away in university, work long hours at the office, hit the treadmill four times a week, or eat that homemade spinach salad for lunch instead of buying a burger are all ultimately driven by the same personal qualities. They will make you both beautiful and financially comfortable :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11456023598470893300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-9181311085157486282009-07-11T18:44:34.913-04:002009-07-11T18:44:34.913-04:00Eye candy is nice but not worth an extra $90 a mon...Eye candy is nice but not worth an extra $90 a month (or $3/day). Here in Seattle, you can see eye candy for free walking around Greenlake. It's good exercise and you see lots of pretty people, cute babies and slobbery, sweet dogs.<br /><br />That said, if it motivates her to work out, great!Abigailhttp://ipickuppennies.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-10868526765884612462009-07-08T23:25:17.935-04:002009-07-08T23:25:17.935-04:00You might also not find wealthy people who are not...You might also not find wealthy people who are not as attractive at the gym- they might work out privately or in another place more geared toward that type of client.<br /><br />Of course those at the gym- are they pretty, or is some of that just the self confidence they have in themselves?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17516857232705292830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-47029630807044048812009-07-08T17:34:01.472-04:002009-07-08T17:34:01.472-04:00Very interesting insight! And thanks for the ment...Very interesting insight! And thanks for the mention. :)<br /><br />I never even thought about it, but it does seem like expensive neighborhoods, shops, gyms, and restaurants all seem to be filled with beautiful people - or at least a higher percentage of beautiful people than other spots. <br /><br />It might be somewhat of a chicken and egg question - "which came first, the wealth or the beauty?" It can be both or either or some combination I'm sure. <br /><br />Attractive people do tend to earn more money - this may be related to the fact that they often develop better social skills and more confidence and leadership abilities growing up. They also succeed more because bosses/clients/colleagues like them better (people, even babies, have been shown to prefer attractive people). <br /><br />But even if you're not innately attractive, money can go a long way to getting you there. Wealthy have the money - but just as significantly they have the time - to invest in great clothes, spa treatments, the best hair/skin care regimin, expensive dental care and even plastic surgery - not to mention personal trainers, nutritionists, cooks, tennis instructors, dance classes, etc etc.MEGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03335747191977252722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-62087119857072955172009-07-07T16:52:12.176-04:002009-07-07T16:52:12.176-04:00Yeah I think mOOm hit the nail on the head but I&#...Yeah I think mOOm hit the nail on the head but I'd reverse it to say that wealthy people tend to marry beautiful people. . .of the very wealthy people I know, none have married unattractive people!1001 Petalshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13953255531499959699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-77509039227784908162009-07-06T19:33:05.088-04:002009-07-06T19:33:05.088-04:00And beautiful people marry wealthy people...And beautiful people marry wealthy people...mOOmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03440274434662150925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-44573692429826182232009-07-06T19:00:46.180-04:002009-07-06T19:00:46.180-04:00To me, eye candy is about the swagger: the way a m...To me, eye candy is about the swagger: the way a man carries himself, his walk, his look, his confidence - none of this is material, but it vastly improves when one has money or material possessions.Single Mahttp://fabulousfinancials.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-72322313181912964562009-07-06T15:46:31.454-04:002009-07-06T15:46:31.454-04:00There isn't much in this world that isn't ...There isn't much in this world that isn't better in some way because of enough money. People look better and feel better with money.<br /><br />Now, a lot of people may think that's a superficial philosophy (especially when they have enough) but they quickly change when there isn't enough.Gordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17346291121406806271noreply@blogger.com