Wealthy Scrouge or not?

Dear Elyse,
I am dating a guy who appears to be wealthy. He wears expensive makes of clothes and shoes and when speaking to him it is apparent that he has knowledge of the culture of the upper crust. He always mentions that he has been to all of these restaurants and vacation spots that only people with money go to. The first two times he paid for the date, but then the next two times he said he didn't have cash and needed me to treat. What the h*ll is going on? How could someone of this distinction not have money for dinner? Please explain?
Yours,
Wealthy Scrouge or not?

Dear Wealthy Scrouge or not,
Keep in mind that nothing I say is definite. It's just a hypothesis. I'd venture to say that you are dating a gigolo. A gigolo is someone who is funded by wealthy women in exchange for various favors ranging from simple errands to companion to sexual partner. Gigolos are set up in apartments, provided with clothes that are acceptable in the wealthy strata and generally appear to be wealthy but don't actually have much cash at hand. If you are prepared to help someone out, then go for it. Gigolos' generally are well trained in how to act and be companions as they need to be for survival. However, they aren't necessarily commitment oriented. Good luck! I will be doing a feature on gigolos next week.
Yours,
Elyse