Preparing girls for the future

Technically, Prince Charming didn't want a trophy wife. It was his dad who set up the ball. And I think you're exaggerating when it comes to Eric, Shang, John, Peter, and Hercules. Especially since Eric wanted THE perfect girl (Ariel), not A perfect girl.

Q.Q Pegasus is NOT a car!;-; he was with hercules for quite some time before he met Meg, so he has a reason to trust him a tiny bit more.