In dating, does a guy's salary matter?

Yet ever-increasing examples of dating double standards....brought to you by the politically correct spoon feeders at msn.

"These days, women are about as likely to bring home the bacon as their male counterparts. But has this affected what kind of guy women want to date — is the size of a man’s salary still a critical element?"

From the article, apparently so. Please see the quotes from the article and my not-so-subtle notes beneath

"Jillian Straus: We are living between today, the modern world, and what we saw growing up and how we define “man” and “woman.” And in some cases, women want the choice of whether or not to stay home and raise children. In other cases, women don’t mind earning more money, but think the men they’re with would feel diminished by that."

My notes - Ya. Women want the choice. Where's his choice? Oh yes, that is right - there ain't one. Stay far away from these shrews. They are the ones who nail you in divorce court 10 years later, taking 1/2 or more, getting alimony, claiming she gave up her career.... Blech.

Interesting how in the final sentence, the higher earning women think the men would feel diminished by the men earning less. Or maybe it's that she feels a lower earning guys is diminished.

"Liz Kelly: For a woman who’s on a limited budget and feels strapped, it’s scary to take on someone who’s making significantly less money. That pressure can create an imbalance in the relationship which can make people — both men and women — feel uncomfortable."

My notes - But it's ok if I have that stress, imbalance and pressure of being with someone making significantly less, just so long as SHE doesn't have it. Insert pejorative expletive here, sounding faintly like the fruit kumquat.

"Haley: My current boyfriend pays for everything and I think I make more than he does, but I like it that way because it feels romantic, caring and chivalrous. Dating a man without money is really tough because you end up paying for everything and that wears on you after awhile."

My notes - OF COURSE SHE likes it that way. Of course, it's not supposed to wear on him paying for her social life. She's a money grubbing _____. You know, dating a woman without money is really tough because you end up paying for everything and that wears on you after awhile.

"Jen: I’ve dated men with money and without and have often found that guys with money have an overwhelming sense of entitlement. You’re never that special to them because they think they can get any woman they want. Now I’m trying to find someone in the middle: Someone with a decent income but who is a nice guy."

My notes - They're not entitled to something they didn't earn. The 'women' interviewed all too readily admit they line up for $$. So yes, these broads are very replaceable indeed. NOW she wants a nice guy with a decent income, after she's been tossed aside for the next in line. Poor nice guy with decent income, she'll be perpetually unhappy with you feeling as though she unfavorably settled.

"Sebastian: I once met a woman who seemed more interested in my sports car than in me. Even so, in my mind there’s nothing wrong with wanting to live well."

My notes - No shit. The whore was probably more interested in the dough. The second sentence pegs him a certain future sucker. He deserves the hell he will face.

"Liz Kelly: Lots of guys with money will complain to me that they don’t want to always pay for dates because they want to make sure that the woman is with them for who they are, not for how much they earn. But I agree with Dann: It’s the romance and chivalry that women want—not the free meal."

My notes - My paraphrase - "Guys, I know you want to be liked for who you are. Now be a good boy & get the check, will ya?"

Q: So what should a man do if he doesn’t make much money?

"Liz Kelly: Guys without money to burn need to work a little harder, that’s all. Small gestures, like burning a CD of your favorite music, go a long way towards making a woman feel special. Guys should also pay for dates early on. Career women are happy to pick up the tab when dating someone seriously, but in the early stages of dating, the guy should get the tab. It sets the stage for building a stronger relationship."

My notes - Oh, where does one start with this? Hey buddy, not only are you poor, you have to enter the 7th circle of hell just to have a chance.... Not only should guys pay for dates early on, but don't worry! Those career gals will be happy tp pick up the tab later on, in complete contradiction to what they said earlier in the article. Jackasses.

"Jillian Straus: I agree that there’s still value in symbolic gestures like being taken out to a nice dinner. It doesn’t mean that I’m not a modern women, it’s just that I really value the symbolic exchange—it makes a woman feel adored."

My notes - Funny how adored = paid for. Bullshit rationalization. Funny how there's nary a mention of adoring him in any of this....

"Jen: Even if you have a lot of money, you still need to be romantic. If all you do is flash your money around, you’ll only attract the gold-diggers."

My notes - Dudes with cash, she is entitled to more than simply your money. Notice how nowhere there is not mention of him as a person, etc. Of course, if you don't have money you won't have any women, let alone the 'gold diggers'...

Read it for yourself http://lifestyle.msn.com/relationships/articlematch.aspx?cp-documentid=18728048&page=2