10 Signs That You Are Dating a Male Gold Digger

Titi and Miko Branch

Titi Branch, the 45-year-old co-founder of Miss Jessie’s Hair Care, self-inflicted demise came as a surprise to many of friends, family and those in the hair care industry. Her death was left with some unanswered questions and now her sister Miko Branch has come forth accusing Titi’s boyfriend of being the reason for her suicide.

According to Miko, Anthony Spadafora was no more than a slickster, draining her sister of thousands of dollars during their relationship. Spadafora apparently did much damage to Titi’s bank account and spirit by isolating her from friends/family and treating her “like a human ATM.” Recent court documents details the financial requests made by Spadafora, which included thousands to launch his own beard-care business (Maestro’s Classics), $420,000 to purchase and renovate a Pennsylvania house, $135, 000 interest-free loan, and to add him on as beneficiary to Titi’s $2,000,000 life insurance policy.

Shortly after her death, Spadafora provided emails to the Branch family that stated that Titi’s most recent Will gave him 50% of the empire she’d built.

Read more at FinancialJuneteenth.com.

Anthony Spadafora and Titi

After reading about Titi Branch, one can’t help but think how powerful relationships can be. Although we do not know for sure if Titi suffered from depression or any other mental illness, we do know for sure that this man apparently took full advantage of her emotional weaknesses. It is unfortunate that this had to happen to a bright, successful woman. But, these type of unbalanced relationships occur quite often.

Women are mainly associated with the term “gold digger”. But, there are men that use manipulation, sex, and sometimes physical strength to coerce successful women out of their hard earned money. Which is why, as women, we need to be more aware of who we choose to date or establish a serious relationship with. Men out here are just as conniving as women who strictly seek out rich men to take care of them.

As women, we are also naturally emotional. Sometimes we want to be in love so much so that we are willing to date a no-good dude. AND, don’t let the sex be great! That’s the icing on the fairy tale romance we’ve always wanted. For some of us, though, good “D” is a gateway to financial ruin.

So, I got to thinking…how can women protect themselves? What are that signs to know that the man that we’re dating is not good for us? Well, to prevent us from being bamboozled, here are 10 Signs That You Are Dating A Male Gold Digger:

1. He Has No Job (Or Lack Ambition)

2. Repeatedly Ask To Borrow Things (i.e. car, a few dollars, etc)

3. Suggest Moving In Together Within Months

4. Never Offers To Pay for Anything (i.e. dates, utility bill, etc)

5. Be Quick To Go Places If You Are Paying

6. Has No Business Associates, But Want to Know Who’s In Your Network

7. Asks To Use Your Social Security Number For A Loan (Co-Signer)

8. Love To Make Excuses

9. Too Needy

10. Never Had A Pot To Piss In From The Start

Not a man on this universe should be allowed to take away everything you’ve worked for. The more successful she is, the more bums she’s going to attract. So, although he may be charming and handsome from the jump, it doesn’t mean that he is dating you because he loves you. Women need to learn to pay more attention to the signs early on. It will save a lot of heartache, monetary loses, and lives.