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According to modern economic reckoning, I'm upper class. Traditionally (say what you'd expect anywhere between the 70s and 90s, maybe even up through 2005ish), I'd be middle class. Tough to wrap my mind around that still but whatever. The point is that I'm very well off financially and am in a brilliant position to nearly double my income in the next 6 months.

And I can't tell you how tough it is to find someone to date who isn't all about that income.

And it's not like I say anything about it. It's all those little stupid things people are on the lookout for when dating... like not looking at the total at a grocery store or not sighing when the restaurant bill comes due. Most of my clothes are business casual for work so those are in snappy nice condition because they have to be and even my slop clothes are, by habit, down-grades from business casual. I have almost no clothes that others would call "slop clothes." Everything I have I take good care of so there's no conversations about "My <blah> is in bad condition" or "I need <blah> at some point in my life." Those types of conversations are just completely missing on my end. Or even getting her flowers just because. My roof doesn't leak (though my basement does but in my area, that's extremely common) and I have no horror stories about what's materially wrong in my life... just a few projects to improve the house and property that I've been working on.

When it comes down to it, I want for nothing and have about everything I need. I don't oggle at a store window or drool over things in stores because I either already have it or know where to get it dirt cheap or have recognized that I don't want or need it.

I work in a corporate headquarters office so I need to maintain a business and clean appearance all the time despite being in a field where I could technically get away with looking like a slob if I really wanted to.

If I get asked to share stories about things I've done... well... I've done a lot. Been to a lot of places. I have no end of stories there.

I own my house, I have solar, I have a muscle car for every day driving and a very distinct truck for fun driving (and hauling but whatever). The house has been described to me by others as a "prestige house." It's very nice, very large, and each room is just small enough to be cozy without feeling cramped in any way. It also happens to be the second most expensive house in the entire neighborhood and I've recently had an extensive security system installed.

I am, quite literally, one of the most eligible bachelors in the city I live in.

I can't stand lying about who I am and what I've got to deal with...

So what do?

Is there a dating site for people in my situation? The lower reaches of upper class looking for someone who's not a gold digger or after my property? Or should I just consider online dating and never mention what I do for a living (dead giveaway that I have money) or how much I make?

According to modern economic reckoning, I'm upper class. Traditionally (say what you'd expect anywhere between the 70s and 90s, maybe even up through 2005ish), I'd be middle class. Tough to wrap my mind around that still but whatever. The point is that I'm very well off financially and am in a brilliant position to nearly double my income in the next 6 months. And I can't tell you how tough it is to find someone to date who isn't all about that income. And it's not like I say anything about it. It's all those little stupid things people are on the lookout for when dating... like not looking at the total at a grocery store or not sighing when the restaurant bill comes due. Most of my clothes are business casual for work so those are in snappy nice condition because they have to be and even my slop clothes are, by habit, down-grades from business casual. I have almost no clothes that others would call "slop clothes." Everything I have I take good care of so there's no conversations about "My <blah> is in bad condition" or "I need <blah> at some point in my life." Those types of conversations are just completely missing on my end. Or even getting her flowers just because. My roof doesn't leak (though my basement does but in my area, that's extremely common) and I have no horror stories about what's materially wrong in my life... just a few projects to improve the house and property that I've been working on. When it comes down to it, I want for nothing and have about everything I need. I don't oggle at a store window or drool over things in stores because I either already have it or know where to get it dirt cheap or have recognized that I don't want or need it. I work in a corporate headquarters office so I need to maintain a business and clean appearance all the time despite being in a field where I could technically get away with looking like a slob if I really wanted to. If I get asked to share stories about things I've done... well... I've done a lot. Been to a lot of places. I have no end of stories there. I own my house, I have solar, I have a muscle car for every day driving and a very distinct truck for fun driving (and hauling but whatever). The house has been described to me by others as a "prestige house." It's very nice, very large, and each room is just small enough to be cozy without feeling cramped in any way. It also happens to be the second most expensive house in the entire neighborhood and I've recently had an extensive security system installed. I am, quite literally, one of the most eligible bachelors in the city I live in. I can't stand lying about who I am and what I've got to deal with... So what do? Is there a dating site for people in my situation? The lower reaches of upper class looking for someone who's not a gold digger or after my property? Or should I just consider online dating and never mention what I do for a living (dead giveaway that I have money) or how much I make?

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[–] Adhdferret 1 points (+1|-0)

Well first of all....don't talk about you. Women want you to hear them and think of them. They are the most contradictory creatures on the planet.

You tell them what they want to hear and do what they don't expect.

Never mention your income, possessions, or status. Just say you are content with where you are in life and are looking for someone to share it with.

It's easy to find one honestly, and perhaps you need to go to another country in order to find one. Personally I can't stand American women....just can't.

Values are lacking within them all. Media and social pressure tells them to do this and that.....be promiscuous, you need that new shit to show your special.

Meh to all that. I got me an Australian woman....same age just a month younger.

Best part is that when she gets pissed the accent gets more noticeable.

She cooks, cleans, maintains the home......and I provide.

Perhaps I got what you consider lucky, but really I was just selective. I knew what I wanted and conveyed it is all.

You seem as if your all tied up with what you think you can offer......don't.

Make sure she can offer you something. It seems to me you would be the one with more anyways.

Just say you are content with where you are in life and are looking for someone to share it with.

I've tried that a few times. You know what they get out of that? Either I'm well-off or have no ambition.

It's easy to find one honestly

I have no trouble finding women. In fact, I usually have to make it plainly clear I'm not interested in (that particular woman). Of course then they get pissy but whatever, not my type if that's how they are.

perhaps you need to go to another country in order to find one

Was hoping to avoid that. Just so much... distance and hoops and bother.

You seem as if your all tied up with what you think you can offer......don't.

No, not really. I want to know what they can offer me. I'm fine with what I have to offer and am not one bit worried about it.

It's just that trying to find someone who's mind doesn't turn to my possessions and income is proving to me that most are just psychotic or money grabbers and it seems like I would have had more luck finding someone 10 years ago when I didn't have anything at all and then them growing into where I am like I had to. They don't appreciate what it takes to be where I am and they just want.

[–] Adhdferret 1 points (+1|-0)

I've tried that a few times. You know what they get out of that? Either I'm well-off or have no ambition.

Seems as if your looking in the wrong circle. One of the almost wife's I met was at a laundry mat. Really down to earth people in there, but I was also in my 20s at the time.

I have no trouble finding women. In fact, I usually have to make it plainly clear I'm not interested in (that particular woman). Of course then they get pissy but whatever, not my type if that's how they are.

Yeah definitely looking in the wrong places where it's obvious they know who you are and what your social standing is.

Was hoping to avoid that. Just so much... distance and hoops and bother.

Take a vacation to Brisbane Australia and unwind.....go to the reef, see another place......who says you need to go there head hunting lol. Damn near everyone that I know that is truly content with their other half wasn't looking at the time they found each other......just how it works. Remember you are not a cut of meat at the supermarket that everyone can look at and decide if they can afford it or not.

like I would have had more luck finding someone 10 years ago

Because you were not looking for one back then.......now your biological clock is ticking louder and just how our bodies work.

[–] ScorpioGlitch [OP] 0 points (+0|-0) Edited

lol, as much as I hate to admit it, maybe the wrong circle is "everyone in this part of the country." I'm really not impressed with anyone local. You know, now that I think about it, every single relationship I've had that has had serious problems and the kind of "attention to money" that I'm talking about has been with a local. Everyone that wasn't local that I had a relationship with, they weren't focused on any of that and we had amicable partings and certainly not any drama.

I'm not even sure how I haven't noticed this before. Buy, yeah, I've gone over the whole list and without exception, it fits what I just said there. Huh. Actually, I believe that's grounds for a puzzled swear word or two... Makes me feel kinda dumb in some ways.

Thanks. That was more helpful than I expected.