Sunday, May 16, 2010

GOLD DIGGER - Why the negative stereotype?

My mother always told me growing up that you can be as happy with a poor man as well as a rich one and, money can’t buy love. However, I have to say the disclaimer to that phrase is – but money sure makes it a lot easier!


I will begin by taking you back to how this blog came about. A few weeks ago I posted an ad online for women to join Don Me’Vue Las Vegas. Don Me’Vue is a private club for woman looking to date successful and affluent men. With-in seconds the first response I get is from a guy – “Oh a call out for all gold diggers huh?”. Naturally my initial reaction is to get defensive and I think to myself, “oh, he must be broke”.

I am usually a very calm and rational person when dealing with people. However, with the anonymity that being behind a keyboard gives you, it is so much easier to become a keyboard commando. My thoughts start flowing like a raging river. The sound of my fingers uncontrollably and furiously clicking away on the keyboard was intense. In my typing flurry It almost sounds as if I am sending morse code out to the enemy. I think to myself, I will show him. I will tell him what a loser he is, how no woman wants him because he is a cheap self centered bum and that his p…. oh sorry, got off track, back to my story.

As a sane and fairly articulate person I knew not to do this .I’ve learned not to post my initial reaction but instead look at what is being said and analyze the intentions and thoughts behind it.

So I sat back a few minutes and thought about it. Why is it that some men perceive a woman who wants financial security considered a gold digger? Doesn’t society say that we are judged by the company we keep? So, If I am a successful woman wouldn’t I want to be with a successful guy?

Then my ire rose again when I reminded myself when a man wants a woman who is considered “Arm Candy” is that not the same thing? Of course it is. So, why the double standard?

I calmed myself down and responded to my earlier poster and asked him the same thing. “We all have likes and dislikes in a relationship. A lot of women prefer a man who can provide financial security and a lot of men want a woman who he can have on his arm as “eye candy” – what is the difference?”

I was ready for the great debate. My hands on the keyboard, clicking refresh over and over, waiting for his most articulate response. Needless to say that did not happen.

Saturday, May 15, 2010

New Trend in Dating in Las Vegas – Exclusive Dating Club Accepting Pre-Launch Membership Applications

May 6, 2010 - LAS VEGAS, NV –Don Me’Vue Las Vegas , an up and coming private dating club arriving on the scene in Las Vegas, has announced plans today to start accepting pre-launch membership applications on their website - http://www.donmevuelasvegas.com/.


Don Me’Vue Las Vegas is an exclusive and discreet dating club for affluent men and woman visiting or living in Las Vegas. Don Me’Vue Caters to a high end, clientele while incorporating a new and fun trend in dating.

“Most successful singles today are looking for a date or relationship but have little personal time to do so. The Don Me’Vue business model combines the convenience of taking the fear and uncertainty out of online dating by organizing Saturday night singles mixers in a fun and safe environment with the uniqueness of personal concierge services to pre-plan the date,” states, Dawn Ferriera, Director of Marketing. “Many affluent and successful singles are reluctant or even discouraged to do the nightclub scene to find other available singles. Worse yet, singles spend almost 80% of their waking time at work but policies have been implemented to discourage romance between co-workers and it can be a huge risk to their job security. So, it leaves singles little options and that is why we believe our dating club will be a huge advantage for singles looking to meet other singles”.

Don Me’Vue Las Vegas is a membership based private dating club. Members may apply for a free one year basic Diamond Club or Platinum Club membership. Included with that membership is an all access pass to the website, opportunity to attend the Saturday night singles mixers and purchase upgraded membership date packages.

Dawn Ferriera, of Don Me’Vue, also explained the one unique benefit of their service that makes them the premier dating club. “Las Vegas is one of the largest adult vacation mec’cas in the U.S. and boasts some of the most luxurious resort hotels, five star fine dining and hottest nightclubs in the world, but what fun is it to experience it alone. Our service caters to those singles as well. They can come to town, purchase a date upgrade package, attend our singles mixer and they can meet someone to enjoy the beauty of all Las Vegas has to offer without the time consuming task of planning all the details.” Not all singles are looking for a long term relationship or expect a love connection but would like to share a night out with a great person they can enjoy it with”.