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However, the group recognizes that exceptions are abundant and that societal norms are sometimes bent or broken, especially in wealthy social environments where superficial appearances and wealth can influence perceptions. Old, wealthy men in Palm Beach dating women much younger than themselves are commonplace, and these relationships are often viewed through a transactional lens, where perceived mutual benefits—such as companionship for the woman and wealth for the man—are accepted as part of societal realities.