Leonardo da Vinci once said: “An egg can be drawn countless times, but can love?”
In reality, once a woman passes the age of 30, her age becomes a turning point. If she is still single at this age, she may encounter many difficulties in blind dates.
Everyone prefers young and pretty girls. Women seem to lose their appeal after a certain age, which is a common phenomenon in society.
At 36, Lauren is now a “leftover woman.” She was quite attractive when she was young, so she always picks and chooses among the men who pursue her.
Being too picky, she hasn’t found a suitable partner by the age of 36. Seeing her friends getting married and having children, she starts feeling anxious.
Through friends’ introductions and online platforms, Lauren tries to find a marriage partner for herself.
Lauren knows her advantages very well—tall figure and charming appearance that are enough to captivate a man. Her ideal target is a wealthy and handsome man.
Although her job is average, her looks are enough to enchant a man. Recently, she met Mr. Jones, who is around her age, on a dating website.
Assuming Mr. Jones, a company employee who enjoys playing golf, must be wealthy based on his interests, Lauren tries various ways to get close to him. After about half a month of dating, she invites him to dinner, and he agrees readily.
They go to a Western restaurant, order food, eat, and chat happily. Lauren finds Mr. Jones very gentlemanly and an ideal partner she’s been looking for.
During their conversation, Lauren directly asks about Mr. Jones’s salary. He honestly reveals that it’s around $10,000 per month.
Upon hearing this, Lauren feels disappointed. She thought a man with such great qualities would have a higher salary.
Although Mr. Jones meets her other requirements, Lauren feels like she’s at a loss.
She wanted a man with certain financial strength and $10,000 monthly salary is not something she considers. Her interest diminishes, and after dinner, when Mr. Jones invites her to a movie, she bluntly refuses.
Lauren says, “With a salary like yours, do you still want to marry me? Don’t dream. I thought you were financially well-off, but now I realize you’re not the person I’m looking for.”
Upon hearing Lauren’s words, Mr. Jones feels embarrassed.
Instead of retorting directly, he smiles and says, “Is money so important to you? Do you always judge potential spouses based on money?”
Lauren, uninterested in his remarks, responds, “With your financial status, there are many others pursuing me. What do you have to offer compared to them?”
Mr. Jones uses a smile to cover his embarrassment after hearing her words.
When paying the bill, Mr. Jones pulls out a gold card, which makes Lauren doubt him. She thinks someone with a gold card can’t have a salary of just over $10,000. She feels deceived.
While dropping Lauren off, Mr. Jones says, “Well then, let’s end our relationship here. I’ll take you home.”
Upon hearing this, Lauren is unwilling to accept it and asks directly, “Are you lying about having a salary over $10,000?”
Smiling, Mr. Jones admits, “Yes, I lied about the $10,000 salary. I earn $1 million annually. Many of my previous blind date partners were after my money. I thought you were different. But after I lied, and you rejected me outright, I realize you’re no different from them. You say you want a man with financial strength, but while you demand from others, look at your own standards and age.”
After hearing this, Lauren is speechless, regretting missing out on a great man.
In real life, everyone has their own standards for choosing a partner, but love cannot be measured by money. When seeking an excellent marriage partner, you must also have certain advantages yourself.
Love needs equality; only then can a relationship go the distance.
If you’re just after a rich husband or a handsome man to satisfy your vanity, that kind of love won’t lead to happiness in the end.
Women should always remember, if you want to meet excellent people, you must learn to become excellent yourself.