The letter explores the conflict between physical attraction and financial stability in romantic relationships. The writer grapples with feelings of superficiality while being engaged to a loving man with modest income prospects. She questions whether her beauty should lead her to pursue wealthier partners, illustrating societal pressures around appearances and economic expectations in love. The column suggests that assessing partners involves considering both tangible and intangible qualities, acknowledging the complexities of desire and values in relationships.
When considering possible life partners, people should bluntly assess each other's intangible and tangible qualities. Of course character is central, but if the person you're dating is a wholly admirable person who doesn't attract you physically, that's a serious problem.
It's a delicate thing to sing I Feel Pretty and keep the audience charmed. Many people will be repelled by your acknowledged superficiality and wish that a string of rich men use you, then dump you when you start to lose your looks.
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