AA>Eventually, we all muse about the meaning of life - and the pursuit of money
  >at the expense of fostering close relationships is pretty low for most.  The
  >paths we take and how we get there is different for each of us.

In my experience, that money is the biggest attractor of females but
often the work ethic that gave him that money eventually destroys
the relationship (or marriage) because he doesn't have the time to
pay enough attention to her.
(Assuming we aren't talking about millionaires)

I ran into that a lot when I was younger. I had a house by the time
I was 21 which was a big attractor, but working 2 or 3 jobs to pay
the bills cuts into the 'fun time' a lot..

Then they divorce you and get half that money to blow..

My ex originally showed up with a suitcase of clothes and a
box of books.. and 5 years later she left with enough money
to buy a new car and a house.
(And 2 years later she was virtually penniless.)

AA>A gf is not marriage. The expenses are easier controlled in a non-committed
  >relationships.  If the cost gets excessive (which would actually be the guy's
  >fault, not the girl's) ..you can just dump the person.

I went that route once too, live in GF.. She didn't cause too much fuss
when she left but she did take a car and most of my furniture with her.
She did contribute some money to things, but she could never hold down
a job for more than a couple of months..  Wicked temper..   B)

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