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Yes, women are more likely to marry for 'money.' Not money in pure dollars, but prefer mates that are of equal or better status, which usually means more money. It is more likely for a man to marry a woman for her youth, beauty, or other attributes separate from social or financial status than women. That is the fact despite all the protestations from Ms. Leibovich. The solution is not easy, and more complex than this letter or the simple blog postings can address.
