Being labeled a “sugar daddy” used to be considered a derogatory insult but times have changed and now it is almost considered a term of endearment.

A sugar daddy is defined in online dictionaries as a wealthy, middle-aged man who spends freely on a young woman in return for her companionship or intimacy.

The sugar daddy lifestyle is not just something we’ve watched unfold on TV reality shows or discussed as a hot topic on talk shows. Millions of men and women are flocking to the Internet in search of casual relationships, romance and dating with added benefits for both sides.

Sugar daddy Web sites are being launched all over the Internet and are a relatively new trend in online dating. These Web sites have many of the same features you would expect to find on conventional dating sites. They offer instant messaging, voice chat, a member forum and of course areas for a detailed profile and photos. Unlike traditional dating sites, the sugar daddy Web sites are virtual communities where a sugar daddy and a sugar baby as they are called, can be introduced.

A sugar daddy is usually highly educated, knows what it takes to run a successful business, and is likely to be well versed in the latest politics as well.  He is likely to be on the top rung of the corporate ladder. His profession is usually a CEO, a banker, a doctor, a lawyer, real estate investor, a sports star, or possibly a Hollywood celebrity. A sugar daddy is very dedicated to his chosen line of work and doesn’t have time for the bar scene or other traditional dating venues. He chooses the sugar daddy Web sites as a much easier option for meeting his sugar baby.

A sugar daddy is usually seeking an attractive and a much younger woman to be his sugar baby. She is confident, independent, and willing to trade beauty for wealth.

A sugar baby, also commonly referred to as a “gold digger” may be a college student, an aspiring young fashion model, a struggling artist, or a single mother trying to care for her children without going to work.

The sugar daddy usually has an overall warm and friendly tone in his well worded profile. He is upfront and concise about exactly what he is looking for and includes brief details about the arrangement he is willing to make with potential sugar babies. His online photo gallery is packed with pictures of his upscale home with an ocean view, his fancy high dollar cars, a private jet and a time share condo in St. Thomas.

Women are often mesmerized by the sugar daddy’s lavish lifestyle and enjoy the luxury of being pampered at the spa, dining at the finest eateries, driving late model cars, and the other expensive gifts they receive. These “mutually beneficial relationships” often come with monthly allowances amounting to thousands of dollars, credit cards with exceptionally high limits, and career advancement that would otherwise take years to accomplish.

Having a sugar daddy is not always about a love story with a magical ending. Many sugar daddies are married or in existing relationships and only looking for a casual relationship that must be kept a secret, adventure while traveling, or a stunning woman to attend VIP events with.

Even when the sugar daddy is single, he is not always the best candidate for the marriage minded women and often prefers a “no strings attached” kind of relationship which  is usually short term. The average lifespan of a sugar daddy/sugar baby relationship is about a year.

By Julie Posey

The sugar daddy dating sites are the one of the hottest trends in online dating and offer independent, smart, and sexy women a chance to be introduced to wealthy men willing to trade financial assistance and elaborate gifts for companionship and affection.

The most elite sugar daddy dating sites advertise that they have thousands of sugar daddies in their membership list. They come from all over the world but the majority of the men are from United States, Canada, or the United Kingdom.

The sugar daddies are often celebrities, corporate executives, doctors, lawyers and many other types of men with at least six figure incomes. The financial status, occupations, and photos of these men are regularly verified by the administrators of the sugar daddy dating sites to insure that each member is genuine.

Sugar daddies are very committed to their chosen profession and don’t have time to spend at bars, clubs, or other traditional places they would expect to meet women so they choose the sugar daddy dating sites as a trusted source for meeting a confident and classy women.

The average men with profiles on sugar daddy dating sites are older gentleman searching for women who need help paying bills and are interested in receiving some of life’s finest material possessions.

The women who hope to find a match on the sugar daddy dating sites are frequently college students, artists, young actors, or models and many are single mothers trying to balance raising children with beginning a new career.

Sugar daddies enjoy spoiling the younger women they meet on the sugar daddy dating sites and are often seeking highly attractive women to join them at corporate functions, accompany them on business trips, or are seeking a “no strings attached” type of arrangement.

The sugar daddy dating sites feature sugar daddies with cleverly worded profiles that include precise details about the type of women they are looking for and the arrangements they are willing to negotiate with potential sugar babies. They often include photos of their lavish homes and glitzy cars.

The thoughts of being pampered at the spa, eating at the highest rated restaurants, and receiving a large monthly allowance are what draw millions of women to browse the pages of sugar daddy dating sites.

As with any other form of online dating, meeting men through the sugar daddy dating sites doesn’t come without risks. Money doesn’t guarantee happiness and it may not last forever. Sugar daddies seeking mutually beneficial arrangements often require that the relationship be kept discreet because they have already been through committed relationships and don’t wish to start another one. Relationships that start on the sugar daddy dating sites are usually short term and last about a year.

By Maranda Wright

Here are the Don’ts for Daddies:

1. Remember that the woman who wants a Sugar Daddy is not a child. So you needn’t treat her as one. Indulge her by all means but do bear in mind that a Sugar Daddy is not a strict Edwardian uncle whose job it is to instruct and discipline. Yes, you may well be older than your girl but you needn’t come across as if you think you are wiser, at least not all the time. If she asks your advice, give it by all means. The rest of the time, make sure you are a fun, sexy and dependable companion to be around.

2. Sugar Daddy does not possess his woman. Okay, your standing and the not inconsiderable financial benefits that you inevitably bring to the relationship may be features that your lady rates highly, but that doesn’t mean you have bought her as you might a car or a new stereo system. You are both in the relationship by mutual agreement, an emotional agreement. This is not hire purchase. There is no bill of sale. The best Sugar Daddies treat their women with respect. The only purchases made are the in the form of the gifts they buy their deserving ladies.

3. This is your very special personal life, not a work environment. You are not your woman’s boss. She is not your assistant or secretary and she certainly isn’t on hand simply to sort out your filing system or field your business calls. If she expresses an interest in doing those things for you, then fine, but please, don’t suggest it. This is one instance where life really is all about play and not work. And it as always, it’s all about her.

4. Many Sugar Daddies, by nature of their maturity, may well have been married before or at least had previous relationships. If so they can learn from any mistakes made in past unions. The lesson to be learned here, Daddy, is: don’t draw up comparisons with old flames and your current girl. It may well be the case that Miss X, the girl you dated way back when in the distant and possibly quite murky past, could whip up a mean soufflé. But if Miss Z, who you are now Sugar Daddy to doesn’t know which way up a spoon is, don’t make her feel inadequate by mentioning those culinary marvels that are now a thing of that rosily remembered past of yours. Instead put yesterday to one side and praise today’s woman on her individual merits. Don’t judge her by using reference to other’s talents as a yardstick.

Being a Sugar Daddy can be a rewarding and fun experience if you get it right. Bearing the above tips in mind can really help you make sure that your relationship stays a sweet as the lovely lady you are daddy to.

As your relationship with the special person in your love life turns serious, you begin to wonder whether you could make a life together. Before making a lifelong commitment, think about the qualities you seek in a mate, the person who might be your companion into old age. Once you have identified what you are looking for, decide if this potential mate matches up with what you think you want.

Deciding if a person is a lifelong companion is a huge consideration. Many failed marriages and relationships have taught people that they foolishly ignored early signs that a relationship would not work out because they were too optimistic, too blind, or too stupid. When choosing your life partner, you have to allow yourself some gut honesty. One quality to look for in this person is a compatible system of beliefs. You don’t necessarily have the same beliefs, but the conflicts between the two belief systems must not be so powerful that it will create constant tension in your relationship.

Another quality to consider concerns your significant other’s view of a long-term commitment. Some people are brutally honest with potential mates that they are not sure that they can be faithful or committed for a lifetime. If you accept this going into a life partnership, then you should be somewhat understanding down the road if your partner cannot remain faithful.

The biggest consideration is how much you think you can change the other person. The flip side of this factor is the degree to which you expect the potential mate to change.

People go into long-term relationships accepting certain things about another person. Often, they secretly have conditional acceptance because they carry a deeper belief that their partner will radically change in the future. If you love a person, you have to accept the good and bad qualities that make a person a true individual.

Your future relationship depends on values like compromise, understanding, and a comfort level with changes that might never take place. If there is much you want to change in a person, you might be looking at a warning sign of compatibility issues. Because choosing your partner is a crucial decision, invest as much time as possible in mulling this scenario over before launching ahead into the unknown.

Your Local Starbucks

It’s a well known fact that intellectual men like to hang out in coffee bars. Something about the caffeine seems to stimulate their analytical powers. Why not get an espresso of your own and seat yourself beside the very intellectual type reading the New York Times? Quietly and sweetly ask if you can see the science section. This will surely distract him briefly from his article on the great political theories of our time. Hang around for a bit as you pretend to be engrossed in the New York Time’s assessment of the role relativity theory plays in modern scientific thought. You’ll have a second chance to make conversation when you return the science section to your chosen intellectual male.

Your Local BookstoreThis is a natural place for an intellectual male to hang out. With shelf after shelf of engaging books to feed his mind, he’s going to spend a lot of time at his local Barnes and Nobel or Borders bookstore. You might find him quietly perusing a book in a comfy chair at a B & N or sipping chai tea at the cafe. It also works in your favor that the bookstore with its requisite coffee cafe has become the new bar for brainy, well educated types. If you spot an interesting intellectual type engrossed in a philosophy book, take the seat beside him and ask if he has the time. It’s even better if you know a bit about philosophy and can make an intelligent comment about what he’s reading.

An Art Museum

This is another natural hang out for the intellectual man. You may spot him quietly standing in front of a Picasso attempting to analyze the meaning behind the interplays of color and form. Intellectual males love abstract art because it’s so open to interpretation. When you spot him, quietly move towards him and make a thought provoking comment about the painting. Flash him a cryptic smile like that of the Mona Lisa. Pretty soon he’ll be more interested in analyzing you than the painting.

Your University Library

The intellectual man may be a professor or he may just like to hang out at the university library where he can feed his mind. Why not spend part of an afternoon roaming the aisles of books? In addition to the requisite college students whose minds may not be developed enough for you, you’ll likely find a few professor types and graduate students that meet your criteria for a beautiful mind. Again, asking the time with a welcoming smile may get you noticed. If that doesn’t work, ask to be directed to the economics section. Intellectuals usually have an interest in economic theory and will be intrigued that you do too. Be prepared with a few comments on the theories of Milton Friedman. This is sure to win points in your favor.

Take a University Course

A sure fire way to meet an intellectual male is to sign up for an advanced university level course in philosophy, religion, economics, history, or science. If you’re not interested in meeting a college aged student, choose a university that attracts a lot of older adults attempting to expand their minds. Even if you don’t meet the intellectual man of your dreams, you’re probably going to learn something.

Obviously, before you do any of the above, you need to make sure there’s no ring on his finger that would suggest he’s betrothed to another. Also use good character assessment. You don’t want to end up with an intellectual appearing psycho killer. There you have it. Four easy places to meet the intellectual man of your dreams. What’s holding you back?

It doesn’t matter why men don’t want to commit. In this article we are going to explore ways to get a man to commit within six months regardless of the reasons that they may think they have for not doing so.

Women tend to be afraid to back off from a man. We sometimes think, “If I back off too far someone else will grab him.” The first thing you need to understand is that NOBODY can take something from you that is really yours. If, by backing off, your man dumps you for another woman he was never yours to begin with.Let’s say you have found your dream man. You have been seeing him on the weekends for months, you have even met some of his friends and they are beginning to see you as a couple. Now you want to move the relationship to the next level. How do you do that?

It all comes down to understanding the basic nature of the beast called “man.” Men are basically hunters. They like the sport of hunting women. What you need to know is that no hunter wants an animal that stands in front of him and says to him “Shoot Me.” It is all about the hunt. It’s all about telling his friends the story of all the ways he finally got the “deer.” It’s all about the admiration in his friends eyes when they see what he has “bagged.” Understanding this gives you an advantage to thinking as a man thinks.

The first thing you want to do is BACK OFF. You have to create an illusion of being slightly unavailable. Psychology has shown that when we back off the other person comes closer. It’s called the “rubber band” technique. When you begin to pull the rubber band in one direction the other part snaps back towards you. If women only understood this they would learn to quit running after men. Calling him constantly, being always available is not going to move you any closer to the commitment that you want.

Women feel lovingly towards men as they spend time with them. Men are wired differently. Men need to have time away from a woman to think about her and to miss her. If you really want commitment you have to be willing to risk putting space between you and your man. This gives him time to think about you and wonder what you are up to. It makes him want to “hunt” you down. He loves the game. Without the chase there is no excitement. If you are constantly calling him and dropping by his home he may start to find you boring. He may not turn you down, but his eyes are going to wander to those women in the office whom he can’t quite figure out.

Let’s say by reading this article you are thinking “Wow, I have already blown it with this man.” Quite the contrary, if you start today to be more illusive it will have an even greater impact on the relationship. Tell yourself that starting today you are going to give yourself a six months time period to get your man to commitment. If within the next six months this man does not move closer to commitment tell yourself that you are worth more than this and you will commit to yourself to move on.

1. Starting today do not call him first anymore. You will wait until you hear from him. If it takes sitting on your hands to keep from doing that then sit on your hands. When the urge to call him comes to you find something else to do. Find a game you enjoy online and download it to your computer. Instead of calling him lose yourself in the game. Take a walk. Enroll in a class. Walk around the mall and window shop. Make yourself your top priority and not him. What this will do is force him to wonder if you are losing interest in him. His hunting instincts will come out and he will want to find out what is going on differently with you.

2. The next weekend instead of going to his place or having him at your place, you tell him that you have decided to take some time off and get back to your center. Go visit your mother or one of your friends for the weekend. While you are there quit thinking of him compulsively and make a game over staying in the moment. Really enjoy each moment. This not only makes you more of an interesting person when you share your weekend adventures with him, it makes him wonder what you are REALLY up to.

3. Take a trip to a day spa. Spend time getting yourself feminine and gorgeous and then, instead of running over to show him the new you, go out on the town with your girlfriends. In his mind he will wonder if you have someone new that you want to impress. Thinking that someone else might steal you from him will drive him crazy. Nothing motivates a man like competition does, real or imaginary.

4. Next you will want to start to keep him guessing. In order to do that you will come back to your old routine for a week. Now you will call him, drop by, ECT. Once he gets used to all the attention from you again he will miss it even more when you go back to not doing these things the next week. In this case confusion is your friend as it adds to the mystery of “you” and keeps him guessing.

5. Make friends with his mother. Start to invite her out to lunch. Find out when her birthday is and send her a card. Any man who is good to his mother will be good to you. If he is not friends with his mother he may not be husband material. By finding out “who” she is you can find out a lot about the man. In any case by being kind and attentive to her she will want to see you in his life PERMANENTLY.

6. Do not mention marriage, your biological time clock, or anything that will make him feel you are desperate for commitment. You want to do just the opposite. Make him feel as if you are a treasure waiting for the right man. You have plenty of time. Turn the tables on him and act as if you are having too much fun to commit to just ONE man.

7. If he asks “what’s up with you lately?” smile sweetly and reply, “I am not sure I know what you mean.” Keep him guessing. Keep your mouth shut and let him wonder. Nothing pushes a man further from you then getting emotional and spilling your guts out to him. You want to appear to be a strong woman capable of scripting your own life.

Within six months of the “new you” your man should be at the point of wanting total commitment. He will have decided that you are too good of a catch to let go and he will never want to let you, this fascinating new woman, out of his life. It’s not easy to implement these changes and at first it’s going to feel uncomfortable to you. It may feel like writing with your left hand when you are right handed. If you are strong enough to implement this plan, knowing that there is gold at the end of the rainbow, you will be on your way to having him all to yourself FOREVER.

Written for Diamond Daddy.

There are some unmistakable signs he is in love that you can watch for. These signs will give you a glimpse of what he is thinking and what he is feeling in his heart.

The first of the most genuine signs he is in love is his sincere desire to be with you. A man has a secret need to be in the presence of the women he is falling in love with. This need is likely to drive him to go out of his way to see you just to spend even a few minutes with you.

Another one of the most significant signs he is in love is that he wants to share this special relationship with the whole world. If your man takes you to meet his family, his closest friends, his neighbors and his co-workers, he has been bitten by the love bug. These special people in his life have probably already observed your picture on his desk at work and the one in his wallet too.

Speaking of his office, he is likely to be building a shrine dedicated to the relationship. If you walk into his office and find that he has special memories of photos, stuffed animals, and other things to remind him of you scattered throughout every corner, add this to your growing list of signs he is in love.

Giving you affection is another one of the signs he is in love. When he reaches for a hand on the way to the car, puts his arm around you at the movies, or gives you a kiss just after getting in the car, he is in love and falling deeper each day.

When he does give you that special kiss in the car and you hear your favorite song playing softly in the background and then realize that all of your songs you’ve shared have been burned to a CD, it is one more of the many signs he is in love.

If your man has started spending money on you and buys you gifts that he knows you’ll truly enjoy, it is on the list of not so subtle signs he is in love. Sending gifts for every occasion or no special occasion at all is one of the easiest ways for a man to proclaim his love without saying those three words you hope to hear. If you find boxes of the world’s finest chocolate on your doorstep, your favorite flowers delivered to your desk, or he hands you a box covered in velvet with the most precious earrings you can imagine, take it as another one of the signs he is in love.

Not all men will have each of these signs but the more he does to subtly share his feelings, the deeper he is in love with you. When he talks of a future and you are in it, this is the strongest of all of the signs that he is in love with you.

Your brain knows it’s time to let go of your relationship, but your heart continues to hang on. The heart remembers the beginning of the relationship when everything was new, exciting and wonderful.  Back when both of you gave 110%. Now, for whatever reasons, things have changed and it would be healthier for you and your partner if you just let go of your relationship.

How do you get past the indecisive stage and do the deed? First, you must recognize what makes an unhealthy relationship. Once you understand that you’re keeping yourself and your partner in a negative situation, letting go of a relationship will be much easier.

Think back to when your relationship was new. Remember how you couldn’t stand to spend time apart? Has that changed? Think about the quality of time you spend together now. Do you still share those long lingering looks across the room or do you shoot eye daggers at each other instead? Do you both enjoy cuddling on the couch or do you sit in your own chairs on opposite sides of the room? If you constantly choose to spend time alone pursuing your own interests over spending an evening alone with your partner, then your relationship is unhealthy. It might be time to consider letting go of a relationship if you are happier apart.

Have you ever noticed couples who think each other’s habits are cute or endearing? Remember when you used to think that way? Do all the little things get on your nerves now? Do you wish you could change your partner? Have you started comparing them to other people you meet? These are all signs that you are unhappy with your relationship. This unhappiness will continue to grow into a breeding ground for depression and anxiety. If this is the case, letting go of a relationship may be the answer to your problems.

Are you afraid of being alone more than you are worried about letting go of a relationship? This fear of loneliness is a problem for many people. You must realize this way of thinking is harmful to you and unfair to your partner.

When you are considering letting go of a relationship, often all you can think of are the negative aspects such as the hurt and fear of loss. These are not good reasons to continue in a bad relationship. You might remember the love you used to share, but no matter how hard you try, you cannot wish it back. Sometimes hanging on is easier than facing the hurt that letting go of a relationship can bring. It’s important to remember that the pain of breaking up will heal. Your heart will survive.

Letting go of a relationship often makes a person feel like they have failed when actually it’s the first step toward healing. If you can find the courage to let go, then you allow yourself and your partner the chance to find healthier, happier relationships.

Written by Beth Fields for Diamond Daddy dating site.

Millionaires get lonely too, and many a self-made millionaire looks at himself in middle age, after making his fortune, and realises he is lonely. Women can find genuine millionaires to date and have relationships with by searching online. Professional business men and managers, who are on CEO wages of millions a year, still need to cut loose and enjoy time off on weekends.

Often a millionaire will need a classy date for a business function, or a dinner in an expensive restaurant. He will want a woman who not only looks terrific, but who can hold a sensible conversation with his business colleagues during the date.

Dating a millionaire is not only about being a trophy though, to be paraded on show on need. Millionaires are ordinary men who need love, care, affection, and will enjoy laughing and joking with an intelligent woman, as much as any man. Remember that money does not make the man, but the man makes the money. A millionaire is likely to be highly intelligent and may enjoy risk taking. millionaire dating rich dating

Millionaires have the financial freedom to relax and enjoy a date, without worrying about paying the bill when you order the lobster. You can also relax when you date a millionaire, because he will take good care of date, and treat you well.

A millionaire who spends a lot of time in a conservative or professional business environment may well enjoy taking risks and will look for adventures when he can let his hair down. Many will look online for the perfect companion for these adventures. Fancy jetting off to a tropical island for a weekend? A millionaire is the perfect date for you.

You do not have to do anything special in order to date a millionaire, nor do you have to be anyone you are not. You can date a millionaire by being yourself and having fun. Meet your perfect mate online where you can let your personality shine and attract the right man, before you risk the meeting.

Be yourself, and win your millionaire by your sparkling personality. Make sure you treat your date as you would like him to treat you. He is a real person and has interests, thoughts, ideals, and dreams, just as you do. Ask him how he feels and about his dreams to get into his heart.

Dating a millionaire is easy when you know how to meet a millionaire. Look online to find your perfect mate.

Written by Hayley Hunkin for Diamond Daddy Luxury Online Dating Website