Sep 12 2008
It’s All About Money
I think I have written about love and money before but this article in The New York Times is a good reminder on the practicalities of marriage. Excerpt from the article:
Today, while most of us marry for romantic reasons, marriage at its core is still a financial union. So much of what we want - or don’t want - out of life boils down to dollars and cents, whether it’s how hard we choose to work, how much we consume or how much we save.
Sounds very logical, isn’t it? After all, if you are a big spender, would you be happy being married to a miser? Or a poor man who won’t be able to keep up with you in terms of all the luxuries?
Sometimes, it is all very romantic to think that a relationship will last a life time when the heart is filled with love. I used to think that way too. But now, I believe practicalities rule. If you do not work out the finances before you get married, you might just be pushing your luck.
Anyway, it’s an informational article that talks about money and marriage and some guidelines for couples. It’s a good read if money is indeed an issue in your relationship.
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to the person who coined the phrase love conquers all, (s)he probably never have money challenges
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My husband asked me the other day if I wished I was married to a richer man. I told him that if I had the choice of being rich or being married to him, I would take him hands down.
I guess the more you earn, the more you will spend lor…..that’s what happen to me