Why beautiful women cant keep a man

Case in point: A couple years ago, I dated a writer whose work I really admired—he was kind and intelligent, we got along wonderfully, and the sex was good, too. However, he was bald and a little shorter than me, and ultimately just not that hot. It never bothered me when we were alone, but as things got more serious, I began to feel nervous about introducing him to my friends.

And I expect the same from my friends. And usually, this exchange is heavily gendered. Howard Marshall, in the practical world, this very rarely happens. Well-educated people want to date other well-educated people, and the beautiful are drawn to their beautiful counterparts. As for Millie, after years of dating models, she eventually had to cut herself off. As I get older, I naturally want to be with someone who can do more than look pretty in a picture. Looks fade. Megan Young, a year-old p.

The svelte, blue-eyed brunette used to exclusively date 6-foot-tall dudes who looked like Calvin Klein models. In August , she met Christopher Argese, a year-old security technician. Unlike the square-jawed bachelors who disrespected her, Argese is more boy-next-door in the looks department. April 12, pm Updated July 26, pm.

Stephen Yang He spent the better part of his 30s going on up to three dates a week, courting something blond models, but eventually realized that dating the prettiest young things had its drawbacks — he found them flighty, selfish and vapid. Mom still influences his professional decisions, his investment portfolio, where he lives, who he votes for. Project into the future and you can count on her influencing everything — from where you buy a home to how you raise your children. And if you push him to choose sides, guess who loses?

Yep, that would be you. Dating Mistake 5: Mr. Peter Pan Syndrome is still a frat boy. Peter Pans eventually do grow up — into Perennial Bachelors see above. Dating Mistake 6: Mr. He may want an accomplished woman, but not one so successful that you eclipse his glory. He may even undercut your success.

Dating Mistake 7: Mr. Control Freak Who he is: Going out with this man is like dating a boa constrictor.

At first, his embrace may seem warm and secure. But eventually he tries to dictate everything, from what you wear to how you spend your free time.

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