Two men stood in front of a woman. One dressed in the finest satin tuxedo, and another dressed in jeans and a plain t-shirt. Which would she choose? In John Tierney’s essay, “Male Pride and Female Prejudice”, he quotes David Buss of the University of Texas, “…the men women tend to fall in love with, on average, happen to have more resources.” Women do not “tend” to fall in love with men that have more resources by mere chance. They pursue relationships with men that have more resources. Their concerns are mainly based around a man’s paycheck than on his morals and values, and they do not give men who appear to lack material things a chance due to this prejudice. They commit to relationships with wealthy men because they grow accustomed to the material things and do not want to give them up.…show more content… They care more about who will provide the most economically, rather than who will give the most love and compassion, essential aspects of a relationship. They consciously overlook internal flaws if their material needs remain satisfied. For example, dating a man who hates all things red but obtains a high paying job would be negotiable, but tolerating the same idiosyncrasy when dating a man with low income would not. Initially, women do not take the time to get acquainted with men’s opinions and beliefs on important matters in the world, but will take the time to get informed on their occupations and incomes. Women will find out if they will gain any benefits from the relationship before they even decide to pursue the
