Genuine Partner vs. Fortune Hunter

Category	Genuine Partner	Fortune Hunter	Examples
Primary Motivation	Emotional connection, shared values, love, support	Financial gain, status, luxury lifestyle	Genuine: invests time in meaningful conversation; Fortune Hunter: only engages when lavish gifts, trips, or status benefits are involved
Behavior Toward You	Respects boundaries, listens, supports growth	Pushes for access to assets, pressures lifestyle upgrades	Genuine: celebrates your achievements and goals; Fortune Hunter: constantly hints at “you could buy this” or “let’s upgrade”
Consistency	Consistent words and actions, reliable	Inconsistent, charming when needed, disappears when not useful	Genuine: follows through on promises; Fortune Hunter: vanishes when no immediate benefit
Financial Attitude	Independent, contributes fairly, not obsessed with money	Fixated on wealth, frequently asks for favors, gifts, or investment opportunities	Genuine: enjoys shared experiences without expensive splurges; Fortune Hunter: chooses partners based on bank account or status
Social Integration	Introduces you to friends/family, engages in your life	Avoids deeper integration, only interested in appearances	Genuine: attends family events, meets friends; Fortune Hunter: hesitant to show personal side or merges only when it looks impressive
Conflict & Accountability	Communicates openly, apologizes, works through issues	Blames, gaslights, avoids responsibility, manipulates	Genuine: admits mistakes; Fortune Hunter: deflects or minimizes faults, keeps control over narratives
Long-Term Goals	Shared vision, partnership, mutual growth	Short-term gains, opportunistic, leaves if benefits decrease	Genuine: plans future together, invests emotionally; Fortune Hunter: plans trips, gifts, or moves mainly to extract value