Yes, I would marry for money!

December 16, 2009 Sherri

I promise, this will be the first and only article I write about Tiger Woods and his “mistress” drama. But Tiger’s situation is a perfect opportunity to discuss whether women (and men) really marry for love or money. I have my own ideas about love and money which may explain why I’m single. But I’d be willing to bet that if more women were honest with themselves and embraced their narcissistic side, they’d be single too.

According to varying news reports, Elin Woods (Tiger’s wife) initial prenup stated that she would collect $20 million after 10 years of marriage. However, since Tiger admitted to “transgressions” Elin may receive $5 million now with the promise of an additional $55 million if she agrees to stay and work on the marriage. Now it’s being reported that Elin Woods has been seen around town sans her wedding ring. Interesting! Here’s a question for you: if you were Elin would you stay for love or take the money and run? 

I’m always a little skeptical when it comes to celebrity marriages. Especially marriages where one half of the couple is  “billionaire” status and the other half of the couple is “moderately wealthy”. In my personal opinion, any man with deep pockets is an ideal catch. Who cares if he sleeps around? As a wife, I’d be happy to pass off the responsibility of sharing my bed since I am more attracted to the money, not his personal appearance or sexual acumen. I’d be willing to bet that the “other woman or man” is gold-digging as well, so who can point fingers? Also, I get to do EVERYTHING I want to do. I live in a mega-mansion, am chauffeured in a luxury sedan and have a personal staff and Black Card available for my every whim and desire. You are probably saying a marriage like that wouldn’t last long. You’re absolutely right. But if I play my cards right, I’ll  have a little stash set up for myself so if asked to leave I  can do so without the threat of poverty hanging overhead. If my theory holds true, I’ll leave in a much better financial situation than when I arrived.

Why do women/men choose to stay once confronted with the reality that their husband/wife has been cheating? I’d suppose that they are afraid of giving up the lifestyle. They enjoy designer clothes, fancy restaurants and Bling! And nine times out of ten, the cheating spouse won’t leave because s/he feels guilty so they don’t mind showering with “apologies”.  

How many friends do you have that are in unhappy marriages because they have no desire to give up the material luxuries their current spouse provides? How many of you have been personally propositioned by someone who is married because they’re not getting the love they feel they deserve at home? I’d be interested in hearing your responses.

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