how good do pretty people have it
Originally Posted by dyhppy,Dec 4 2007, 10:12 AM
my friends and I know a couple people who most people consider attractive. esp the asian girl factor with white guys. one girl in particular is dumb as a rock, makes horrible decisions in all areas but gets bailed out by rich guys who try to %#ck her. she gets job offers, taken to nice places, offers for entertainment tickets, etc. she just seems to have an invincible luck, where as other people who are good hearted, work hard, don't get anything or perhaps negative attention.
obviously, the world is not fair and that's just the way it is, but just wanted to hear your thoughts on the topic. i guess you can say that her looks will run out, but asian women have a pretty long shelf life. will she ever get her turn to suffer or is it just tough sh%$ for those who are not pretty?
obviously, the world is not fair and that's just the way it is, but just wanted to hear your thoughts on the topic. i guess you can say that her looks will run out, but asian women have a pretty long shelf life. will she ever get her turn to suffer or is it just tough sh%$ for those who are not pretty?
Originally Posted by C_Unit,Dec 4 2007, 11:49 AM
i get by on my looks sometimes... (i'm not saying i'm anything spectacular, but i don't think you really have to be, just young and female.) but i'm really really independent, i just love being taken care of. i think there's a big difference between a girl who uses her looks to get by because she has to, and a girl who uses her looks to get by because she can. i can pay all my bills and still have money to go out and buy myself dinner at a nice restaurant, but if some poor SOB is willing to foot the bill, then why not? 
life is rough for everyone. you do what you have to to get by. if it just so happens that the only thing you have going for you is your looks, then yea you're going to take full advantage of that. the other part of this equation is the chumps who're letting these broads get by on just a pretty face alone...
also, if anything, i've found that being young, female, and decent looking can put you at a disadvantage in a lot of situations. people ALWAYS assume that i'm going to be some airhead (maybe because of stereotypes perpetuated by people like the OP??? hmmm.... haha, i'm kidding, kind of) so i'm constantly having to prove that i'm NOT just another dumb girl. it drives me crazy.

life is rough for everyone. you do what you have to to get by. if it just so happens that the only thing you have going for you is your looks, then yea you're going to take full advantage of that. the other part of this equation is the chumps who're letting these broads get by on just a pretty face alone...
also, if anything, i've found that being young, female, and decent looking can put you at a disadvantage in a lot of situations. people ALWAYS assume that i'm going to be some airhead (maybe because of stereotypes perpetuated by people like the OP??? hmmm.... haha, i'm kidding, kind of) so i'm constantly having to prove that i'm NOT just another dumb girl. it drives me crazy.
Looks can get you far - it's just a fact of nature. Most of the guys I hear that moan about how easy those with looks have it will bend over backward for a cute girl. People tend to use the toolset they're given.
Same thing happens in regards to our interaction with other animals. Snakes and spiders - abhorrent to most, manily due to their appearance - but a fluffy puppy? Everyone loves them.
Just the way it is.
Same thing happens in regards to our interaction with other animals. Snakes and spiders - abhorrent to most, manily due to their appearance - but a fluffy puppy? Everyone loves them.
Just the way it is.
You'd do exactly the same thing if you were her I'd bet. Remember, you wouldn't know what you know now if you grew up has she did. Women with good looks do get a lot of perks because horny men dominate the earth, just the facts of life. But as previously mentioned, I've never seen a hot 65 year old woman, muchless 85.
Between 15 and 65, they all fall back to equilibrium. Some have adapted and will still succeed. The others just have farther to fall. Word to the wise for guys out there-don't get conned in to marrying a girl because she is pretty. That seems common sensical but I see it happen all too often. if you can only put up with her because she has a great ass, one kid and 33lbs later you will be trying to hang yourself. My current girl friend is very attractive but she's got some loose screws. If she even gets "marria-" out of her mouth I'm already in the next room with the TV volume maxxed out. No way in HELL. Her good looks are satisfying her needs for now, but the reasons why she's with me will probably remain consistent for most of my life. I'll take that deal.
Between 15 and 65, they all fall back to equilibrium. Some have adapted and will still succeed. The others just have farther to fall. Word to the wise for guys out there-don't get conned in to marrying a girl because she is pretty. That seems common sensical but I see it happen all too often. if you can only put up with her because she has a great ass, one kid and 33lbs later you will be trying to hang yourself. My current girl friend is very attractive but she's got some loose screws. If she even gets "marria-" out of her mouth I'm already in the next room with the TV volume maxxed out. No way in HELL. Her good looks are satisfying her needs for now, but the reasons why she's with me will probably remain consistent for most of my life. I'll take that deal.
One particular aspect that no one has hit on yet is that good looks (and KNOWING you are attractive to others) also dramatically increases confidence. I would personally say that being confident, due to looks, money, intelligence or whatever is a greater driving factor in people "getting what they want". A confident person can carry an aura about them that you just know they are by looking. Charisma may be a better word. Of course, you can be confident without looks, money etc, but it sure helps re-enforce the mentality. People crave that charisma/confidence, if not from themselves, then they'll get it from someone else "I'm with So-and-so who is so rich/wealthy/hot...".
The key is mental "catering"
To stereotype the confidence aspect...
Take a very attractive woman who relies on looks to get guys to pay her way, and she knows she is good looking enough to do so, so she does.
Add the average looking but incredibly wealthy guy. He doesnt have the looks, but he knows the money can speak volumes to the right person.
Girl wants money and uses her looks for it.
Rich guy wants attention from an attractive girl and will gladly pay for it.
They are feeding their inherent wants.
Girl gets ugly? guy is gone
Guy loses his shirt... gal is history
The key is mental "catering"
To stereotype the confidence aspect...
Take a very attractive woman who relies on looks to get guys to pay her way, and she knows she is good looking enough to do so, so she does.
Add the average looking but incredibly wealthy guy. He doesnt have the looks, but he knows the money can speak volumes to the right person.
Girl wants money and uses her looks for it.
Rich guy wants attention from an attractive girl and will gladly pay for it.
They are feeding their inherent wants.
Girl gets ugly? guy is gone
Guy loses his shirt... gal is history
look at britney spears... hahhaha
well i have a few friends that are hot status, that end up with a guy that got them pregnant, now they take care the kid and no school.. and just work from grocery store or target or wal-mart.
well i have a few friends that are hot status, that end up with a guy that got them pregnant, now they take care the kid and no school.. and just work from grocery store or target or wal-mart.
Originally Posted by iKMTi,Dec 4 2007, 02:39 PM
look at britney spears... hahhaha
well i have a few friends that are hot status, that end up with a guy that got them pregnant, now they take care the kid and no school.. and just work from grocery store or target or wal-mart.
well i have a few friends that are hot status, that end up with a guy that got them pregnant, now they take care the kid and no school.. and just work from grocery store or target or wal-mart.









