Fine Living: How To Find A Trophy Wife

How To Find A Trophy Wife

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To some, the term “trophy wife” connotes an enviable achievement, while to others it's an idiomatic synonym for “idiot.” The contradictory connotations that riddle the following definition probably please both sides:

Trophy wife: The (rarely first) wife of an affluent (often older) man who is (often younger and) exceptionally (more) attractive (than he is). Prevailing synonyms include: gold digger, socialite, shopaholic, secret envy of countless women, and object of feminist scorn.

However interpreted, the customary concept of marriage based strictly on romantic love is both young and narrow. Historically, people have gotten married for a wide variety of reasons — social, economical, political, professional — so the trophy wife has plenty of precedence.



Evaluate the pros and cons

The decision to pursue a trophy wife should involve a good degree of deliberation weighed across a number of different scales.

Core traits

Beyond personal preferences, you should consider certain traits indispensable:

Education: She should be college-educated and hold a degree. Unless she’s somehow self-made, avoid dropouts — particularly from high school.



Charm: As your wife, ally and other half, she’ll accompany you to any number of events; her social skills ought to be anywhere from above-average to electric.



Looks: By definition, this is a given.



Ambition: You’re ambitious; how much respect do you have for people who aren’t? You may not want her taking over your business, but neither do you want her taking the concept of “day bed” seriously. Lower this standard for your mistress, not your wife.

She may be hot, but she also comes with her own set of flaws…