Can You Buy Love?
It is always better to find someone who loves you for who you are rather than what you can do for them. Or does it?
I was having a conversation with one of my guy friends the other day over coffee at Indulgence. We were chit chatting about the issues of “China dolls” in Malaysia. Apparently, he said one of the main reasons why sometimes man goes to those “dolls” because they get something from them that their wife or girlfriend can’t provide. This is a very typical example that he can think of:
Husband faces problems in his business / work. Very frustrated. When he got home:
Husband: Dear, the deal didn’t go through. I have failed.
Wife: See see, I told you already but you didn’t listen to me. So, how now? I’ve told you so but you never listen!!!! (Continue nagging…)
If he goes to heaven on earth instead…
Doll: Why do you look so sad today? Anything you want to tell me? (One arm on his shoulder)
Guy: The deal didn’t go through. I have failed.
Doll: It’s ok “lau kong”. Things will be fine. Take your failure this time as a lesson to learn and try again next time…come let’s drink and we go out for supper later, ok?
Huh? It’s not fair because those china dolls are paid to comfort you eventhough she is not truthful.
Or maybe it’s because these guys (single ones) can’t seem to get a girlfriend here since most of the girls in town are either attached or away from home. That’s why they rather pay and get themselves a companion. Ahhh…. Here comes the big question. Can money really buy love? Or if money can’t buy you love, would you rather rent it?
It is always better to find someone who loves you for who you are rather than what you can do for them. Or does it?
I was having a conversation with one of my guy friends the other day over coffee at Indulgence. We were chit chatting about the issues of “China dolls” in Malaysia. Apparently, he said one of the main reasons why sometimes man goes to those “dolls” because they get something from them that their wife or girlfriend can’t provide. This is a very typical example that he can think of:
Husband faces problems in his business / work. Very frustrated. When he got home:
Husband: Dear, the deal didn’t go through. I have failed.
Wife: See see, I told you already but you didn’t listen to me. So, how now? I’ve told you so but you never listen!!!! (Continue nagging…)
If he goes to heaven on earth instead…
Doll: Why do you look so sad today? Anything you want to tell me? (One arm on his shoulder)
Guy: The deal didn’t go through. I have failed.
Doll: It’s ok “lau kong”. Things will be fine. Take your failure this time as a lesson to learn and try again next time…come let’s drink and we go out for supper later, ok?
Huh? It’s not fair because those china dolls are paid to comfort you eventhough she is not truthful.
Or maybe it’s because these guys (single ones) can’t seem to get a girlfriend here since most of the girls in town are either attached or away from home. That’s why they rather pay and get themselves a companion. Ahhh…. Here comes the big question. Can money really buy love? Or if money can’t buy you love, would you rather rent it?
posted by Jooey @ 7:08 pm
4 Comments:
At 6:47 pm,
Ti-Lyn said…
Love can't be bought or rented.. The only thing you'd be paying for is comfort. Comfort in the form of physical closeness or conversation. And I would think that it would be so easy to confuse a comfortable feeling for love. These men can go back to the 'dolls' thinking they have some form of r/ship with them, and these girls will do exactly what the money pays them to do.. maintain the superficial r/ship.
But in the scenario you gave, the wife wasn't being very understanding is she? I think the main point is that we have to strive to be less critical of our partners, and more supportive. We are not here to judge or critise our partners.. we are meant to uplift, support, nurture and most importantly love. If a person feels loved, they will feel no need to stray..
In my opinion anyway.. :)
At 6:57 pm,
Jooey said…
Dear Lyn,
You have a very good point there. As for the example, I know it's very extreme. But it's one of the example given by the guy. It may not reflect the whole picture. Anyway, thanks for your comment.
At 4:05 pm,
Jooey said…
Dear bb,
I guess your friends have some points there..
At 4:09 pm,
Jooey said…
Dear Chen,
I understand what you are trying to say. We just have to give them the benefit of the doubts right?
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