How much does a guy have to earn to be datable?

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I'm just wondering. I mean, what's the minimum? If a guy owned his own house, had his own truck, and made roughly around 20 dollars an hour, would that qualify for a good portion of women? I know not all because women are different. I'm just wondering because someday I might start dating once I get to that spot. Right now I know I wouldn't be attractive to anyone because I don't own my own vehicle, have a low paying job, and rent an apartment. I just bought a fixer upper house for back taxes in a decent area and I'm going back to a technical community college for building trades so I'm tryiing to get in a better spot. I know it isn't the most important thing but it does matter. If I was a woman I wouldn't want some broke guy. I just need a benchmark.

htarmort14 · Accepted Answer

Actually, I want to date a broke guy. Not just any broke guy, this one guy who talk, spend time, and is a good friend to me. He doesn't judge me on my earning potential. He appreciate me for me. I WANT HIM! hihi, yeah, he works two jobs. One is at a restaurant and one is at $14/hour.I think it is cute that he works hard, smart, funny, and decent. Money isn't a big deal because I am sure he will be successful. He is finance major and wants an MBA so I say that is awesome that he is smart and has goals!

You are the same way in my opinion. You are smart and have goals. That is important. Any girls that look pass you for your wallet is a gold digger. If you don't have money, they move on fast. Trust me, I had a brother who ex dump him for his best friend because his friend was in the computer science major. Do you want a girl like that? You can date almost any girls who want a free dinner.

I think what you really want is a quality girl. A quality girl will appreciate all the hard times you go through with you and make your life worth enjoying just as you make her feel good about her life. They are the one who are a little more cautious with their times because they too have goals and dreams.

Just my two cents.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

I wouldn't say making big bucks is as important to me as being intelligent about your money. If you're making 50 grand a year but spend it irresponsibly, I think that's worse than if you're making minimum wage and living within your means. Doing the latter shows me that you actually think about and care about your future, which is very appealing.

There are so many factors that are more important to me than how much money someone earns, though. One, for example, is lifestyle and personality compatibility. Birds of a feather tend to flock together, which is why I tend to hang out with and date educated, geek-oriented, middle-class men with a strong sense of humor.

Beyond all that, though, a lot of people are looking to save money these days (as I'm sure you know). I'm sure many of them will be understanding and perhaps even appreciative if you opt to date on the cheap.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

When I met my fiance he didn't have a house, a job or a car.  To be honest, I went out on a date with him because I was newly single and just wanted to spend the summer meeting new people.  I did not think we would go anywhere in a relationship.  He was very persistent and I fell for him.  Now we are in the process of buying our first home together and he landed a great job where he is learning to be a chef and will soon be taking over a catering business.  True love means believing in a person BEFORE they succeed.  I appreciate him for who he is, not what he has and now we will acquire our wealth together.  So, do you need all that stuff to date?  No.  Would it help?  yes.

Speeder132 · Accepted Answer

Well, the first girl I dated I didn't have a job so I'd say that money isn't a huge issue.  I just used leftover birthday & Christmas plus some accumulation money from babysitting etc etc and that was enough to last 7 dates, until she decided that a relationship was not in her favor.

Racez · Accepted Answer

Even if you don't have money, you can still be datable as long as you make yourself presentable, full of confidence, and make the woman comfortable around you.

But in a long term relationship, you need to earn money.

various · Answer

I don't really bother myself with how much money a guy makes, as long as he is ambitious and works hard at what he does. I respect a man more for his willingness to work hard to earn his money than making X amount of dollars. Hard work pays off and if you're good at what you do, you'd eventually make good money.

I don't think you should sell yourself short. You're obviously working hard to get to a better place and if you happen to find something along the way, go for it. Who cares if you have a low paying job at the moment? I am sure whoever you end up with will appreciate the fact that you WANT to better yourself.

Anonymous · Answer

I don't care if he owns his car, as long as he has one that looks decent and is in good working condition

If he has a low paying job, that's OK as long as he makes enough to regularly take me out.if not, I'm going to lose interest.

I don't care where he lives, but I prefer it's not still at home.

That being said, age matters. I expect a 30 year old to have more money than a 21 year old. I expect a guy my age to make as much as me, if not more. I don't want to date down financially.

I also really value ambition and progressiveness. He should be in school with goals of making a lot of money if he isn't already.

Anonymous · Answer

to me it's more that I appreciate a guy who has an education and a profession and is self sufficient, its not about making X dollars. as long as we click intellectually and he has a profession , an education, I can respect that. I am on a high level of education I will admit so my standards are high about education but I think that's fair because I am educated too, I'm not one of those girls who expects a doctor when she didn't even go to college.

udolipixie · Answer

How much does a guy have to earn to be datable?

For myself 6 figures at least $200,000. For gals in general by my experiences there is no set amount as it seems gals generally want a guy who can support himself easily and is without major debt. So he can earn $50,000 or $30,000 as long as he lives within his means and isn't rooted in financial woes.

Anonymous · Answer

eheheh depend on the woman...most see the potential from your ambition.

some just are gold diggers.

at your position, I would date you.

but some culture ahahah yes, car, house, good job...just be established

then the true gold diggers who just want to stay home and relay on their SO to provide for them and expect certain things...well...you don't want those

they may want to be choosy, but, you also need to watch out...

CasaNorba · Answer

the highest wage possible I assume. though I personally know some dudes that have a really weak salary right now but always proof to be datable as their bad reputation in society helps them out a lot

Anonymous · Answer

It's not really money per se that automatically makes a guy datable, just like its not beauty that automatically makes a woman datable. It's really about how you present yourself. But at the same time, we want a guy that at least has a job. Once a woman has her own status, she doesn't really seek it in a guy too much.

Fiona83 · Answer

I've dated unemployed gusy who were completely broke. Money shouldn't play a role.

Anonymous · Answer

You can be broke and be datable, it's marriage or long term that you need to consider income.

Anonymous · Answer

honestly, don't date anybody if that is your mindset

Anonymous · Answer

Idk how much an hour but at least $100,000 a year. Preferably $300,000 or more.

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