Rich men have an alluring charm. They always seem more attractive than the other guy in the party, or always seem more desirable when looking for a stable partner. Most girls feel that dating a rich guy would sort out most of their life’s worries for them, and would fill their closets with Louboutins and Chanels. But let’s face it, all that glitters is not gold. And even if a rich man does give real gold to you all the time, sometimes, that’s not what you need! Here are a few disadvantages of dating rich men that will probably make you give the other guy another chance.
1. He’s always working
The reason why he has so much money and such a big empire is because he has worked all his way up there! Unless you are dating someone who has inherited an empire that will help him and his next few generations survive without working at all, your man is bound to be busy. But even with a free empire bestowed upon him by some good luck, he needs most of his time to manage it well and take care of the operations. That basically means that he’d have very little time to spare for you, and that can sometimes become difficult to deal with.
2. He may have a bloated ego
Money can bloat up egos, and how! Having so much money and power can make him arrogant unknowingly. He would deign to go to a local pizza joint with you, when he’d rather take you to a fine dining Italian place. He could be snooty, and that can sometimes be reflected in the way he deals with his staff or others around him. Sometimes, when this becomes a person’s nature, then it’s bound to seep into your relationship as well, making you really uncomfortable.
3. He’s always getting more attention than needed
If he has a lot of money, then flirtatious women would always follow him around. They would be extra seductive to get his attention, and possibly replace your position in his life. Needless to say, you will always feel very insecure, and thoughts of infidelity will scare you a lot.
4. He may look down upon you
He may look down upon your tastes or choices. You’d pick up a dress from a local store, and he wouldn’t like it because it’s not from a designer. He would also expect you to be elite in just about everything in life, from your eating tastes to your preferences in décor. And most of the times, he’d either be imposing his views on you, or not take your opinions seriously, because he’d feel you don’t have the ‘taste’ for elite and classy things in life.
5. You’ll unnecessarily feel indebted
Somewhere, with all those gifts and luxuries, you’d feel really indebted. You’ll feel guilty for not putting in your share of the money on meals and shopping trips. And before you know it, your conscience will make you more submissive by default, where you wouldn’t argue with him on anything or wouldn’t dare to oppose his opinions. All this, because somewhere, you’d feel really dependent on him.
6. The riches may cost you your personal freedom and choices
When your tastes are looked down upon, when your opinions are not respected, and when you, in general, are expected to follow his instructions and choices, then your own individual identity starts to suffer. Your personal choices take a backseat, and your freedom gets curbed, making you feel caged. That can make you feel really claustrophobic, and you’d keep facing the struggle for the longest time till it reaches a saturation point, followed by an ugly outburst.
Yes, undeniably, the comforts are infinite when you are dating a rich man. Your financial stability issues also get sorted. But it takes a lot to maintain your individual identity and still date a rich man. If you can manage to achieve the right balance, then it’s great. Otherwise, it’d be too bad to lose yourself and your true spirit for someone only because he has money. At the end of the day, luxuries can come and go, but the comfort of being with someone affectionate, who genuinely cares for you, is the best feeling in the world.