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Where's that tweet about people still living long fulfilling lives even through the fall of the roman empire because I think about it constantly

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by Camila Coutinho

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Anna Astrup

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The true secret to happiness lies in taking genuine interest in all the details of daily life.

William Morris

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Official Photos of Crown Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa Al Hussein of Jordan taken ahead of their Wedding Banquet at the Al Husseiniya Palace | June 01, 2023

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Long version. The Queen with Paddington Bear

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Audrey Hepburn by Luc Fournol during the filming of Funny Face, Paris, 1956

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“The Three Graces” - Édouard Bisson.

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Unpopular opinions ? (Hypergamy specific pls)

Not all ultra-wealthy people are exclusive and out of touch with reality:

Storytime: My elementary school best friend was the child of a hedge fund CEO worth $2.2 billion. Growing up, we spent all of our time together, and truly, I've never felt more comfortable with any family that wasn't my own. Her mother would wear the same black t-shirt and jeans every day and drove us around in an ancient Subaru. Her father would let us play in his office and drove us to ballet class every Saturday morning. Did they care that I was middle class? No. Did they invite my family to all of their exclusive parties and fundraisers? Yes. Did anyone at said events care that we weren't ultra-wealthy? Hell no. I know many other families worth 8-10 figures that are very down to earth and couldn't care less about exclusivity. A lot of people will INSIST that it's impossible to get within 50 feet of a billionaire and that they're all stuffy and standoffish but that's not necessarily the case! There are wealthy people out there that will welcome you into their lives simply because they enjoy your company and because you share common interests!

You don't have to be a walking encyclopedia:

You don't have to be know everything to be a successful hypergamous woman. You don't have to be Harvard educated, you don't have to be a Rhodes Scholar, and you don't need to read 5 books per week. Most conversations you'll have in wealthy spaces are pretty basic and as long as you can keep up with current events and not say something completely off the wall, you'll be fine. What matters MUCH more than knowledge is your ability to enter a space, read the room, and act accordingly. Many persist that you have to be polylingual, have to spend an hour per day reading about politics, and be able to list every historical event since the beginning of time to fit into high society. This is not true! I think it's much better to educate yourself on topics you're genuinely interested in. It'll make you happier in the long run and it's much easier to make an impression talking about the things that make you happy.

Insecurity can ruin your chances of success:

I (and others on Tumblr) have seen far too many women not used to being in affluent circles completely ruin their chances of success due to being insecure. Insecurity isn't always manifested as standing in a corner somewhere, oftentimes it's feeling the need to be overly defensive or braggadocios. I've seen firsthand women struggle terribly because they lack confidence in themselves (society's fault, not theirs) and overcompensate by acting inappropriately. So before trying to get into certain spaces, make sure you're ready to own who you are, and not act out of character due to deeply ingrained negative beliefs about yourself. Imposter syndrome is awful and it's an unfortunate fact that many people (including myself from time to time) face when surrounded by wealthy individuals. And the only way to get past it is to do the inner work and cultivate an insane amount of self-worth and confidence.

Trying to get into certain spaces simply isn't worth it:

And by that I don’t mean because they’re so impossible to get into. I mean that after all the effort of getting in, you may not even enjoy your time there. I always stay with my best friend in Hamptons for a couple of weeks over the summer and she’s a member at several “impossible” to get into clubs (ones that you have to be born into). And honestly, the more time I spend in them, the more I realize that those settings aren't really for me. At this point, I’m not overly worried about scheming my way into clubs that only accept members that are direct descendent of King Henry VIII. I’m only interested in settings that allow me to have a good time and meet people I find interesting. At the end of the day, happiness matters far more than all the prestige in the world.

Not all affluent men are white westerners:

Far too many blogs advise women (particularly of color!) to republicanize themselves or 'tone it down' to bag a wealthy man. What a lot of these people don't understand is that not all high-value men are white and from Western countries! Caribbean, African, Middle-Eastern, East-Asian, South-Asian, and Latin American high-value men DO exist! And they all don't necessarily want you to dress like Melania Trump and act like Princess Diana. There are wealthy, highly eligible men from all different backgrounds and to pigeonhole yourself into thinking that you have to act/dress/think a certain way to attract one type of man is limiting. Some of the most educated, wealthy, and attractive men I've acquainted with are definitely not white and live far from the Western World and couldn't care less about finding a woman that fits those standards.

Sometimes you just have to be bold:

While I'm constantly giving advice on how to be an ultra-feminine woman, I've learned that feminine energy can only get you so far. Sometimes you have to just get out there and shoot your shot. When I first encountered prince, I decided that I was going to take the initiative and reach out. I could've listened to the naysayers telling me that all Arabs are racist, that Muslims don't date Christians, that royals stick with royals, etc. but I chose not to. I knew what I wanted and went for it. Many blogs will say that it's impossible to access certain men or that you have to wait years before attaining a certain level of status and I think it's best to just go ahead and ignore that kind of advice. Yes, preparation is key, and yes it's often effective to sit back and allow a man to come to you, but sometimes you just have to go after what you want. You only have one life to live. You have nothing to lose.

Lovingly,

Elle

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25 Nov. 1298 - The wedding between Birger Magnusson and Märta of Denmark was celebrated in Stockholm. At the time of the wedding, Birger was de jure King of Sweden but the country was governed by a marshall until Birger came of age. Märta, whose official name was Margareta (Danish: Margrete/Margarethe), was the daughter of the Danish King and became engaged to Birger as a child.

The wedding celebrations were described as elaborate, with tournaments, a procession of knights, and amateur theatre by nobles. Märta was praised after she allegedly asked for no dowery other than the freedom of Magnus Algotsson, a noble arrested for involvement in the abduction of a bride in 1288. Regardless, she was given Fjärdhundraland (which today would approximately be Western Uppland) and Enköping as a morning gift.

The marriage was said to have been a happy one.

Photo 1: Photograph of a plaque in St Bendts Kirke, Ringsted, Denmark, where it is mentioned that both Birger and Märta are buried in the church. St Bendts Kirke was until the middle of the 14th century the main burial church for members of the Danish Royal House (photo taken from Wikimedia Commons). Photo 2: Limestone painting of Birger ca. 1320, also from St Bendts Kirke, Ringsted, Denmark (photo taken from Wikimedia Commons).

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