How to tell she’s a gold-digger

WHILE it might be difficult for some gullible souls to detect a woman who is focused on the greenbacks, there are a few men who can smell a gold-digger from a mile away.

“If you have your faculties about you it shouldn’t be hard to tell when a woman is purely materialistic,” said counsellor David Anderson. “Take note of the things she speaks about — what is important to her. Take note of whether her lifestyle matches her pay cheque. If she seems to be living above her means, then obviously she is getting the means from someone who has plenty.”

Below other men share ways to spot a gold-digger.

Thomas H, 34:

The easiest clue is when she doesn’t give you the time of day when you approach her in the bar, then 15 minutes later when a client shouts out your name and she recognises it, she becomes quite friendly.

Okeno J, 25:

It’s difficult to tell from the initial stages of the relationship, but if you treat her terribly and because of financial support she sticks around, that’s a sign. Also, if when your money’s done she’s suddenly done with the relationship, then that’s all she was in it for.

Marlon F, 36:

Just show her what she digging for — money and fancy things. If she is obsessed with that, if she always wants expensive things, never contributes and gets upset if you’re not spending, then she’s not interested in you, and will always be looking for something of monetary worth.

Daniel R, 26:

When the primary goal is money, and every conversation is about her economic situation, when everything narrows back down and the common equation is her lack of resources, that’s how you know.

Aaron D, 34:

When she keeps looking and referring to the stuff you have or tries to size up your worth, then that’s a red flag.

Rohan W, 45:

If after a few dates she begins telling you about her financial situation, her children’s expenses like school fees, books, uniforms and health insurance with an implying tone, that suggests she wants you to offer financial help.

Ricardo J, 29:

It’s when she gets excited over material things and sees you for nothing else.

John P, 40:

It is usually obvious from the outset, as they will waste no time in begging and are insincere in their dealings.

— KH