Entrepreneur Zanela is one of many young women who are ‘dating up’ to elevate their luxury lifestyles
A first date for the majority of single people will involve dinner and a few drinks followed by a slightly awkward chat about who is picking up the bill - but not for Zanela*. Her potential suitors have far grander things in mind to impress her, and she's revealed it's not uncommon for a man to fly her to a different country for a romantic getaway.
Zanela - who meets people on the dating app Seeking, which has a monthly membership from £80 - said: “Nine out of 10 of my dates have been CEOs because I like people who are super successful and are super financially free and CEOs typically have the most freedom with their own schedules. “I love luxury - luxury goods, fashion. I’m naturally drawn to quality things. It’s a lifestyle where it’s very easy, very convenient, very beautiful and inspiring and exciting. Being around like-minded people has shown me this is what I want in my life.”
Then, she will be invited to stay for a few days or longer in the location of choice and will be put up in a hotel. Often, if Zanela feels comfortable, she will give them her passport details so they can book her flights - usually last-minute for a spontaneous trip which is all part of the “thrill” of it, she says.
“So if anything goes wrong, I will just leave. The first date will always be public and then if the vibe is off, I’ll just be like, ‘hey, you know what, like, I’m gonna fly back home’. “I’ve always been told I’m very mature for my age,” she continues. “I tend to like older men and I love like being mentored - that’s a big thing for me because I’m starting my own business.“I think all women have that natural inclination to seek someone that can take care of them and have a stress-free life but still can be super independent. I want to make my own money so I’m not mooching off.
Aside from experiences that she otherwise wouldn’t be able to do, she argues travelling with dates also allows her to get to know someone on a deeper level more quickly compared to conventional dating.
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