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The Dating Chronicles

The Trickster

Philip was a handsome man with an air of confidence that most women found intriguing.  He had charm, good manners, and a “success” aura that served as a magnet for women.  But Philip’s appearance was deceiving, for behind the designer suits, luxury car and expensive dinners stood a guy with a purpose that preyed on loneliness.  As soon as he chose a “victim” he pretended to be swept up in a love that had been too long in coming.  And as the opportunity presented itself, he’d strike with one of his “money schemes.”  He would speak sincerely of marriage, financial security and inevitably…investing.

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SingleScenes

by Sarah Smart

Q.  When my boyfriend proposed to me in a dimly lit restaurant, I was thrilled beyond words.  However, when we arrived home and I took a good look at my engagement ring, I was shocked.  The “diamond” turned out to be a fake diamond, which he explained was just a symbol of his intention.  He claimed that it wasn’t smart to spend all that money on a ring when it could be used as a down payment on a house.  Thus, I gave him back his ring and ended the relationship.  I knew that with him, money would be a battle between us and I wanted no part of it.  He has always been a tightwad, but this was the worst. My family has been very critical of my decision because he’s a good guy.  Do you think I was wrong?

A.  I don’t have enough information to judge your decision. However, it doesn’t seem that your heart and your feelings for this guy played a major part in your decision. It sounds like you need to consider if you really love him, and if you do, tell him you want a real diamond.  Then sit down and have a real discussion about money and his relationship to it, and see where it goes.  See if you can reach a compromise between thrifty and cheap.