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BravoTV- Real Housewives of Atlanta
Bravo's "The Real Housewives" franchise has now exploded on the Atlanta scene.
And explosion may be an understatement for the messages I've noticed from the premiere "epi".
If dating leads to marriage then I am curious as to what dating schemes each one of these ladies used in order to snag their meal ticket - I mean husbands / ex-husbands.
Since this column is honing in on the Atlanta area, I will refrain from making comments about "The Real Housewives of Orange County" and "The Real Housewives of New York City".
Was it just me or were you expecting to learn at the very least on how-to-snag-a-setup? Let's be honest Reality TV is there to entertain but I was told you can learn something in every situation. In this case, being single, I thought I would learn more about the dating process that brings you a man who showers you with a Tiki hut paradise in the backyard and a bowling alley in the basement. One of the ladies, Lisa, mentioned that she snagged her hubby, Ed Hartwell, after 1 month and 23 days of dating. They have been married for 2 years and have a 9-month old son. Hmmm.... did I say dating? Isn't dating a way of getting to know the habits of the other person albeit good and evil? Isn't dating a time to enjoy the nuances that will later on be annoying? But somehow, at least one of these ladies is defying logic and knows everything there is to know about her mate in less than 60 days. It may work for her but I would not recommend that dating strategy to anyone.
The other ladies in the show portrayed how well they are being kept either through pending divorce agreements; husbands' pro-sport careers; or husbands' investment choices. Not one of these women are self-made. Ladies, this may be their reality but let this not be your own. While it is great to date a mate with funds, it is also as equally important to come to the table with your own potluck dish.
Look, we all know these ladies were picked for a particular reason - to entertain. I'm not hating on what they were able to accomplish snag-a-single-penis-with-cashflow. However, these relationships only last with a particular goal in mind.
Victory's suggestions:
-Before you start dating a Daddy Warbucks, define your goal and make it plain. If he seems like a wanderer (um, hello, sports.. he could be faithful...I guess), then you want to make his connections your own. Hey, he may be gone at the end of the day but your rolodex will look like Sheree Whitfield (Real Housewives of Atlanta).
-Before he begins with buying you expensive gifts, make sure you know the true price tag i.e. sexual expectations, tax write-offs, etc...
-Remember there is no amount of exclusive parties, Hermes bags, Dior watches that should ever make you say no to those tasty carbs (See Episode where NeNe is told 'No Bread' by her money... I mean...husband). Before you write me about this point, I am fully aware that carbs are the bulky food but to be told what to do and in public? That's the issue.
-You can find your Mr. and Mrs. Right just by going ahead and being busy with your passion. Your passion will get you excellent money. Your excellent money will put you in the same circles as others like you. Darlings, do you see the slippery slope to finding your own mate with money? Difference here, you will be able to be a true match.
Have fun and happy self-wealth seeking!
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