By Thien Anh August 30, 2023 | 11:54 pm PT
Thao posted a video to her social media account on Wednesday discussing her opinions about the phenomenon, which is broadly defined as young women dating wealthier older men, primarily for gifts and financial incentives.She said: "I support women being 'sugar babies,' as long as you don't interfere in any marriage."
Thao explained that she thought dating older men was the best idea for young women, as the men have often achieved stability in their finances and career. Compared to them, their younger counterparts are often busy working to earn their living, and thus, not able to take care of their "girlfriends."
"If you want to have a stable and long-lasting relationship, you should date older men," she advised. "Don’t make yourself have to argue with your partner about money."
Her words received sharp criticism from local netizens, with many accuse her of supporting youngsters to pursue easy money.
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By Thien Anh August 30, 2023 | 11:54 pm PT
Miss Sports Vietnam 2022 runner-up Le Phuong Thao stirred controversy with a speech allegedly supporting the "sugar dating" lifestyle.
Miss Sports Vietnam 2022 runner-up Le Phuong Thao. Photo courtesy of Thao
Miss Sports Vietnam 2022 runner-up Le Phuong Thao. Photo courtesy of Le Phuong Thao
Thao posted a video to her social media account on Wednesday discussing her opinions about the phenomenon, which is broadly defined as young women dating wealthier older men, primarily for gifts and financial incentives.She said: "I support women being 'sugar babies,' as long as you don't interfere in any marriage."
Thao explained that she thought dating older men was the best idea for young women, as the men have often achieved stability in their finances and career. Compared to them, their younger counterparts are often busy working to earn their living, and thus, not able to take care of their "girlfriends."
"If you want to have a stable and long-lasting relationship, you should date older men," she advised. "Don’t make yourself have to argue with your partner about money."
Her words received sharp criticism from local netizens, with many accuse her of supporting youngsters to pursue easy money.
Thao told NgoiSao on Thursday that she was misunderstood because of how the concept of "sugar dating" is defined in Vietnam.
She explained that the term initially referred to the type of relationships in which a young person is supported by an older one, who could be married or not. The relationships could involve romantic feelings, or otherwise.
"I said I supported dating older men as they had the ability to take care of women thanks to their financial and career accomplishments," she said. "I made it clear that I was against the idea of extramarital affairs, since they are morally and legally wrong."
"Many are distorting the definition of the term 'sugar dating' to criticize me."
Thao added that not only beauty queens, but every woman should choose someone with good ethics and better financial ability to marry, as women's careers often derail due to childcare commitments.
"If you choose to get married to men who don't possess the ability to take care of your family, then you will have to do two things at the same time: give birth and make money," she said.
Thao, 29, is a businesswoman and visiting lecturer at the HCMC University of Economics and Finance.
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This woman is LECTURING this garbage, at a UNIVERSITY!!! That actually explains everything about how many young women are seen to act and behave around foreign men.
paulcfc7 - 2:51 31/8
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This lassy clearly has her priorities in order. Yes you might get more money from an older bloke but I bet you miss out on a shared journey, things in common (unless your only hobby is money), and other soulful satisfying things in a relationship many oldies don't have the time or energy for on a daily basis. But then the 20 something's here can be so immature I do see a small point
sorrytruth64 - 1:39 31/8
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Where I'm from, a woman "dating" in exchange for "financial incentives" is called a hooker.
ryanlee79047 - 1:28 1/9
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My mum worked and brought up 3 children, as did and still do, many women, western or otherwise. She married for love, she liked the look of my dad. It wasn't how much money have you got? They just got on with their life together and made it happen. This is not new anyway, it used to happen, but without being newsworthy. All this does is highlight that true love, and building something together, is out the window for some people; it's all about the money. ...
zedbou... - 9:39 31/8
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You expect girls to ride your old motorcycles. And 10k vn dong ice coffee on plastic stool at sidewalk and discuss Future and deep love. Instead talking nonsense: Put your Money where your mouth is. Miss Thao is 100% correct. Money talks - bull s* walks.
2243958361 - 6:32 31/8
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Sugar baby is just prostitution....it is no different.
But here is sg you really have Vietcong women come to sg and marrying older sg men mah. Vietcong brides. Ish true, a proven pathway to riches
(04-09-2023, 01:18 PM)sgbuffett Wrote: [ -> ]Sugar baby is just prostitution....it is no different.
Yes it is but according to some of them they are "exclusive" to their partner during the bao period. This make them a bit different from pros who service multiple men a day. Then got ppl say sugar babes some will not be exclusive as the partner cannot give her enough monies so they need to earn outside. But end of day no diff from pros lor FJ HJ BJ AR golden showers etc give enough monies they do.
(04-09-2023, 05:10 PM)sgh Wrote: [ -> ]Yes it is but according to some of them they are "exclusive" to their partner during the bao period. This make them a bit different from pros who service multiple men a day. Then got ppl say sugar babes some will not be exclusive as the partner cannot give her enough monies so they need to earn outside. But end of day no diff from pros lor FJ HJ BJ AR golden showers etc give enough monies they do.
It's like prostitute with one customer or many customers...that's all ..Still prostitution.
Just just selling your body and company for money .
.no different from KTV girls ...
They just tell themselves its not prostitution to feel better.
Why did Jim the Wimp want to be a sugar baby?
He heard he can be screwed every day.