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Professional matchmaker Susan Trombetti asserts that she doesn’t need a study to show her that “rich people are less reasonable in relationships.” She sees it all the time.
“Rich people reason that they can have the world at their fingertips and whatever they want, but relationships are intangible and not easily measured,” says Trombetti. “Moreover, the richer you are, the more you are surrounded by ‘yes’ people dependent on you financially and less likely to tell you no, or that you have irrational behavior.”
Folks with less money may have plenty of friends and family offering advice, but that’s quite different from having people cheering you on because of their monetary interest in you. It’s easy to imagine how the latter could cloud your judgment and cause communication problems at home.
More Money, More Options
As I noted earlier, wealthy people have more choice, but that’s not necessarily a good thing — not when you’re committing to someone for the long haul.
“The more options one has the less [issues] they will put up with,” says Kevin Darné, a dating coach and the author of My Cat Won't Bark! (A Relationship Epiphany). “Oftentimes rich people are quick to realize when something isn't working out and therefore they make decisive decisions sooner. [They] do not believe it's reasonable to keep beating their head against the wall in an attempt to change someone.”
Rachel DeAlto, relationship expert and coach adds: “In my experience coaching and matchmaking, the more affluent the client, there is less fear of a relationship ending because they find [their partner] easily replaceable. The more elite the circle, typically the more rigid the viewpoint. There is also a pack mentality that affects compassion. There is power in money and status, and sadly I’ve seen it do some damage to communications.”
