Dear Victoria

By Victoria Howard

Dear Victoria,

I have a beautiful twenty-one year old daughter who keeps choosing these losers. I mean the men she dates are not wealthy or handsome; although they are cordial and treat her well.
 
She has won many beauty contests and has gorgeous and rich men, constantly pursuing her. But for some reason she opts for men who are a 4 or 5 on a scale of 10.
 
I asked her what she is thinking, for she has the pick of the crop. But she says looks are not important to her, as well as money.
 
How can I get her to see what she is doing? I want the best for my daughter, and know that she deserves a rich and handsome man.
 
A Baffled Mother
 
 
Dear Baffled Mother,
 
I am afraid I have to disagree with you. I know you want the 'best' for your daughter, as all mothers do. But what makes you think that a rich or handsome men is the best?
 
A certain study has been done that verifies that women who marry men ,who are not in their league (as far as looks go), are much happier than those who marry gorgeous men.
 
When a man is gorgeous, he not only usually knows it, but so does every other woman. This only leads to ego and temptation.
 
As far as a rich man-- money is a necessity and nice to have-- but money doesn't buy happiness.
 
I applaud your daughter in choosing men who are respectful and loving; over rich, gorgeous, and narcissistic men.