Tom Feltenstein wasn't afraid to put himself out there to find love -- he put himself on I-95. On a billboard. And it worked. Turns out Tom's new wife, Cindy, never actually saw the billboard -- which read "Have Maid, Have Money, Would Love a Honey." (Oh, Tom.)
The couple told Florida news channel WPTV that they met by chance instead in Palm Beach, when their dogs started playing together. (Anyone else think this is starting to sound like a Diane Lane movie?)
"I think you just put yourself in the proper places and if the right one comes along, God bless it," Feltenstein told the TV station.
And did he ever put himself out there. The millionaire (whose bio says he was a multi-millionaire -- before his first marriage) not only paid for the billboard on one of the nation's most traveled highways, he published a book for gold-diggers: Lucrative Love. It's oh-so-subtle subtitle? "The Insider's Secret to Marrying Millions."
The intro alone is enough to give us the creepy crawlies: "Marrying for love puts you in the poor house, while marrying for money gets you a mansion in the hills and vacation home in Maui. Stop kidding yourself, and face reality. Someone's going to marry them, why can't it be you?"
Tom actually got hundreds of letters off of his billboard, and through his Web site, and Facebook, Twitter -- all of which provided contact forms for interested parties to apply to date him.
Who wouldn't melt at the words, "For dating requests please email an appropriate photo, phone number, and brief bio (100 words or less)?" He even offered women a chance to take a look-see at his privacy policy before sending off their own bio for his little black book.
But Tom was pickier than his profile, apparently. Thanks to Cindy, he's off the market, but the site is still up for you to find your own Prince Moneybags.
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Wednesday 30 December
By jeannelli
Love for sale! What a sad commentary on the foundation of relationships.If monry were the primary reason for a relationship lasting there were would be many wealthy people that aren't divorced.Nice try but a lie!
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Wednesday 30 December
By r
im rich single nice guy who takes care of himself, nice house in country lots of time to be with someone, 6 foot two 200lbs work out everyday. here i am
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Wednesday 30 December
By Breezy
I also have money, a house in the country, and I'm a nice woman. Where are you located?
Wednesday 30 December
By Adryanna42
Hey, I really like tall men, I am a caring, loving woman. I would really like to meet someone.
adryanna42@aimdotcom
Wednesday 30 December
By CAROL
where r u. What state? Only USA PLEASE.
Saturday 02 January
By Deborah
Hey house in the country - how r u? What part of town/country are you from....I love the country.....grew up in the country.......need the country......gotta get back to the country.... interested? Let me know.....Baltimore Girl. 5'7, greeneyes
Thursday 31 December
By masterman
I am sure she loves him for his looks and personality, it could be for his money and possessions!!! But I will never tell anyone how to spend their money or who to give it away to.
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Wednesday 30 December
By grembros
That idiot will be getting calls from every bimbo gold digger in the world.
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Wednesday 30 December
By Vegas
I'm flat broke but there isn't a thing I can't fix so I save where fools pay top $$$$$$$$ to fix a dripping leak.
Woman call me everyday because their boyfriends aren't around to fix things.Many offer sex for payment
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Wednesday 30 December
By bill
You get to a certain age (50 and beyond) and it is virtually impossible to find an acceptable female match. Can sympathize with that guy. Tall, handsome, full head of hair and more money than I can spend and nobody to share it with. It is a wasteland out there
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Wednesday 30 December
By Linda
It's too bad for us gals that are over 60, actually I am 61, and there sure doens't seem to be anyone out there either for us gals. My body isn't so bad, but not the best on earth. My personality is fun, iA am down to eath, and looking for my best friend. I enjoy traveling, would love to get to see Fl. have lived here 5 years and haven't seen much. Would like to see it with my best friend.
Sure am tired just being alone. I am not bad looking either so I am told.
Would love to hear from you should you be the right guy.
L in Lakeland, Fl.
Saturday 02 January
By MB
Try looking at women your own age!
Sunday 03 January
By Debi
I am single, in the 50 range, very happy, blonde, love to work, and 140 lbs. I am ready to date but I don't have a clue where to start. I like older men, gray is nice and bald is wonderful. Humor is a must! All ideas are welcome!
Debi
Saturday 02 January
By Rob
Trust me Bill......
I can show you the VERY best way in this REAL World to find a decent Loving LADY...
For FREE....
What have you got to lose...
Email me....
Otherwise..BEst of Luck in the wasteland...
Wednesday 30 December
By teresa
I thought it was brave of him. How many marriages fail because of money issues. It's nice to know where a person stands and then you can enter into a contract with full disclosure. i.e. I know you are interested in my money, I know you want a better lifestyle, I know you appreciate what I can offer you, I have certain expectations of the relationship with you. If you agree, we can hook up. Plain and simple. This guy is not some kid (maybe on the inside) who doesn't know what to look out for. Falling in love is an ongoing process. If you fell in love the minute you saw somebody, you fell in love with their looks.
The love was/is a process. How many centuries of women were required
to have a dowry. Nobody seemed to be complaining then.
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Wednesday 30 December
By curly
I'm fat, bald and poor but I can lick my eyebrows and I have a 10 inch wonderwand. Anyone interested?
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Wednesday 30 December
By Kris
Wow, real impressive. Concentrating and adopting the character traits of a gentleman could possibly assist you in the quest in obtaining a decent companion. On the other hand, if you continue to identify your masculinity by your over-inflated and undoubtedly imaginative physical characteristics, you will continue to remain a legend in your own mind. Grow up.
Thursday 31 December
By SANDRA
IF IT WORKS THEN WHY NOT IS WHAT I HAVE TO SAY. I MET MY FUTURE HUSBAND WHILE WORKING AS A HI CLASS CALL GIRL.HE CALLED ME LATER AND ASK FOR A NORMAL DATE AND THE REST IS HISTORY.WE GOT MARRIED AND NOW HAVE SIX GROWN CHILDREN AND THREE GRAND CHILDREN.
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Wednesday 30 December
By god72father
I am interested in meeting a rich woman with a mansion, boat, rolls royce car, and G12 jet. Please e-mail me a picture of the car and boat. Thanks
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Wednesday 30 December
By J.K.
Sugarcoated though it may be, all these types of "relationships" boil down to is money in exchange for sex. "Love"? Why don't you use the honest word for it?
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