Why is it that money DOES NOT equal status?

FereallyRed · 2019-12-19T21:57:22+00:00

You're using logic.

Then taking that logic and attributing said logic to women.

That's your problem.

thrwy75479 · 2019-12-19T22:44:20+00:00

Wealth does bring you status. People treat you differently if they know you're wealthy. They're more respectful. I've personally witnessed this with a few well-off friends.

Women will still eat you alive though if you're BP.

SeasonedRP · 2019-12-19T21:50:42+00:00

A good looking MILF will cheat on her hubby because she's bored with him, not because the other guy is higher status. Women get bored after a few years into a relationship, which is why RP recommends against marriage and cohabitation.

Hungboy6969420 · 2019-12-19T22:07:11+00:00

Because a loser is still a loser even if he's rich. You can be a limp dick w women even if you have millions in the bank

Truedemocracy5 · 2019-12-19T23:06:25+00:00

Status is how your peers place you, and this can be situational

The lead singer of a band at the bar has VERY high status in that moment and in that room. If there’s a girl who’s single there he can likely score her, even if he’s broke. High status, no money

The fat exec at your company as high status in the walls of your office. Men shmooze him and women flirt or even sleep with him. Outside the office with randoms he has no power. Money = situational status

The accountant has a stable and nice income, but no one will be blown away by it. Compared to poor peers this may be status, but it’s most likely comfort

Money is nice don’t get yourself wrong but you can’t rely on it. Status is situational based on what people at that time and place value. Countless examples: church minister, bouncer at bar, personal trainer at gym, etc

kdsflyfree · 2019-12-19T23:36:40+00:00

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loox1490 · 2019-12-20T00:07:52+00:00

There is a reason why it’s gotten harder for men to date since the internet and decline in enforced monogamy. You can be a good looking dude making 40k and absolutely kill it with women. Because when societal norms break down, women care about looks a ton.

There is a reason they consider the majority of men physically unattractive

vondoom900 · 2019-12-19T21:46:02+00:00

You have to use each attribute correctly. You could be in great shape but be a fucking weirdo who's socially awkward.

... Or you could be rich but not use that wealth appropriately to attract women.

You're doing it like one versus the other when it's really using the cards you have correctly to achieve your goal.

wanker7171 · 2019-12-19T22:38:37+00:00

Just like a rectangle is a square but a square is not always a rectangle. Where money is the rectangle and the square is status. Meaning there are different forms of status besides money. The main one focused on this sub is social status which money plays no role in.

kdsflyfree · 2019-12-20T02:29:07+00:00

Surprised that no one brought up the dual nature of women's sexual strategy. I think status activates either the alpha-gives-tingles side or the beta-gives-provision side, or both, depending on context.

If it's Christian Grey, she's excited by the power and masculinity. She likes the wealth, too, and she considers less masculine men with wealth "good husband material" (it's a resourcing/provisioning quality) but she would not necessarily be sexually attracted to the guy because of wealth alone.

Depending on her goals, she may want to date the wealthy dude or not, but she probably won't stay faithful to him if he doesn't turn her on unless her first priority is all about the resources (she might be a Leona Helmsley type who is deathly afraid of not having money).

Social proof can make him more sexually attractive, e.g., a wealthy man holding the rapt attention of the other men in the room. That he might be a CEO, a powerful politician, or behind-the-scenes mover-and-shaker would be a turn-on. That he is simply wealthy just makes him attractive as a long term partner (BB).

Title	Why is it that money DOES NOT equal status?
Author	GreedoGrindhouse
Upvotes	4
Comments	18
Date	December 19, 2019 9:30 PM UTC (6 years ago)
Subreddit	Posted in /r/askTRP
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