Yesterday, I met a friend for lunch at a local cafe. She had a problem that many people (yes, both sexes) have had a some point in their life...but her problem is slightly different; check this out.
Currently, she's dating a very nice gentleman...they've been dating for about 18 months. Being over 40...she's ready to make the leap into "matrimonial bliss"...he, on the other hand (15 years her senior), is not quite ready to make the leap. His excuse...too much going on in his life. He has to help his children attain their post-bachelor education...his house needs remodeling...the economy is bad...the list goes on and on...
Well...here's the twist. Ms. X (this moniker is very fitting), she is an "Xtra good catch". She is a successful business owner, with a beautiful home, strong moral values, great sense of humor, very intelligent, fun-loving, great body and beautiful face. Ms. X recently ran into a man she dated a few years back, (To be quite honest, I thought they would get married) and decided that she wants to see if they can re-ignite the sparks -- that have always remained embers in her heart.
Now comes the hard part...how to tell Mr. Current about the expiration of their relationship. WOW!
I guess it's true...at a certain age (an age we all decide for ourself) that the expiration of a monogamous relationship needs to progress or expire. The difficult part comes when you're dating a wonderful person, but the tide of matrimony isn't on the horizon -- next step, the painful breakup.
Today is the day, that Ms. X is going to tell Mr. Current the news. My advice is that Ms. X take the high ground, and state in a simple and non-accusory way, that the relationship isn't progressing as she had hoped; therefore, she feels it's in her best interest to sever the relationship.
Now...what if he get's down on (the proverbial bended knee) and asks her to marry him? I guess we'll find that out tomorrow.
Until then
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It's the absolute truth...each of us has control over the outcome of your life.
While some people may think, 'if that's the truth, then why is it that my luck is so bad?'
Look at the facts, if your goal is financial success, there are a more than a few ways to insure that success. For example, real estate (in many areas - including Los Angeles), investing or sales, starting a business, certain professions -- okay, okay, I'll say it - since you insist "marry money".
Now I know, you may say, the above paragraph is just plain stupid. Well...look again. A few years ago, many people were selling or investing in real estate...I've seen people go from barely scraping by, to becoming cash flush. Of course, both the sellers and the purchasers are (for the most part) not as happy as they were (in many states) as they were a few years ago, but everybody knows that life is cyclical. In other words, if you're making money in one area -- it's a safe bet to invest in another.
As far as starting a business. Some may ask, who has money to invest in a business? Let's think outside of the (proverbial) box for a second. What about people who began their business in their home (or their parent's garage)...not everyone was born with the last name "Trump". The key is to start small...from what I've heard, many millionaires made their money in RE and owning their own business.
Let's think about some high paid professions. It seems that a few years ago, Information Technology, (IT) was easy to learn, and a cash cow. I'm not putting IT pros down, but I know of quite a few people who are self-taught, or went to trade schools. Of course there are those who went through 4 year programs as well....
Speaking of college education, it's a fact that more education usually equates to more money. RN's command more than LVN's, BS RN, make more than those with Associate Degrees, Physician Assistants (PA) and make less than doctors, but more than other ancillary medical staff members.
A friend of mine is an Anesthesiologist. He told me than when he was in medical school, his friends were partying and having a good time, (even those pursuing undergraduate degrees) while he was concentrating on the books. Now, the tables are turned. Many of his childhood friends and non-doctor friends are working more hours for less pay.
What about marrying money? That is difficult -- but certainly possible. If your life circle places you in places where money abounds, chances are greater that you'll be able to snag a millionaire. Remember, if you're lucky enough to fall in love with a person of means...remember your good friend the "Hypnotist" :-)
While some people may think, 'if that's the truth, then why is it that my luck is so bad?'
Look at the facts, if your goal is financial success, there are a more than a few ways to insure that success. For example, real estate (in many areas - including Los Angeles), investing or sales, starting a business, certain professions -- okay, okay, I'll say it - since you insist "marry money".
Now I know, you may say, the above paragraph is just plain stupid. Well...look again. A few years ago, many people were selling or investing in real estate...I've seen people go from barely scraping by, to becoming cash flush. Of course, both the sellers and the purchasers are (for the most part) not as happy as they were (in many states) as they were a few years ago, but everybody knows that life is cyclical. In other words, if you're making money in one area -- it's a safe bet to invest in another.
As far as starting a business. Some may ask, who has money to invest in a business? Let's think outside of the (proverbial) box for a second. What about people who began their business in their home (or their parent's garage)...not everyone was born with the last name "Trump". The key is to start small...from what I've heard, many millionaires made their money in RE and owning their own business.
Let's think about some high paid professions. It seems that a few years ago, Information Technology, (IT) was easy to learn, and a cash cow. I'm not putting IT pros down, but I know of quite a few people who are self-taught, or went to trade schools. Of course there are those who went through 4 year programs as well....
Speaking of college education, it's a fact that more education usually equates to more money. RN's command more than LVN's, BS RN, make more than those with Associate Degrees, Physician Assistants (PA) and make less than doctors, but more than other ancillary medical staff members.
A friend of mine is an Anesthesiologist. He told me than when he was in medical school, his friends were partying and having a good time, (even those pursuing undergraduate degrees) while he was concentrating on the books. Now, the tables are turned. Many of his childhood friends and non-doctor friends are working more hours for less pay.
What about marrying money? That is difficult -- but certainly possible. If your life circle places you in places where money abounds, chances are greater that you'll be able to snag a millionaire. Remember, if you're lucky enough to fall in love with a person of means...remember your good friend the "Hypnotist" :-)
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