Anonymous asked this question on 7/13/2000:

I'm a 30 year-old, female real estate agent who works in a affluent area, selling condo's out of a building that's just converted. I myself live in a middle-class area with my father. I meet alot of well-to-do men, because I'm attractive. However once I tell them I still live at home, they get turned off, or treat me in a condensing way. I do pay my father rent, and own my own vehicle, I'm also practically debt free. I do plan on moving out, once I have enough savings & downpayment. If I meet someone in the meanwhile, should I lie? Or avoid the subject?

DLM4u gave this response on 7/13/2000:

When I was dating I encountered the same thing. What you need to do is when you meet someone you would like to date, present your living with your father as a positive. Tell them that you have been able to save money, you have close to no debt, and whatever else positive things you can muster up. Make him feel lucky you don't yet have kids, and that you are financially sound. There aren't a lot of women that can say that they don't have ex's, children, or dept. Make them see what a really special catch you are. It is like a sales pitch. It is how you present the merchandise. You are priceless! Good luck- Dena