Finding a Life Manual

Big Spenders Attract Flings, But Not Marriage

In the study, participants found men who purchased luxury products more desirable for a fling than the same man who chose a non-luxury item. The catch? They weren’t more likely to prefer that same guy for a marriage partner, as they inferred the showy spending meant he was interested in uncommitted sex. “People may feel that owning flashy things makes them more attractive as a relationship partner, but in truth, many men might be sending women the wrong message,” said study researcher Daniel Beal, assistant professor of psychology at Rice University.

A lot of people think they need to spend money to attract women….not true.