2006-10-02 12:16:40 · 25 answers · asked by Nile Queen 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Why do you feel the need to rely on someone else for support? You should make something out of your life.
Not to say that your marriage will end, but let's play the what if game. What would you do? Where would you turn for financial support? I can't think of one place that will accept someone without a high school diploma/GED - maybe McDonald's...?? Would that be somewhere you would like to work if say that happened?
You are the only one that can make that decision. It would be wise to think about your future - and what standards you are setting for your children (if you have them) Wouldn't you want them to finish school?
2006-10-02 13:01:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should want a GED for self pride. Why would you want to ride your husbands coattails your entire life...??? What if something happens to your husband and you're left will all that money...??? Is that enough for you...??? If it is, you should be ashamed sweetie. The least you can do for yourself is get a GED. You need more than money to survive sweetheart. Money isn't everything and if it is to you, I wish you luck. Just think about it. You should have more respect for yourself than just being a wealthy wife whom many will perceive as a gold digger and dumb. Think more highly of yourself...Good luck... : )
2006-10-02 19:25:50 · answer #2 · answered by dolphinman 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Remember what a wise man said:
"Never expect anyone else to support you. Maybe you'll have a trust fund, maybe you'll have a wealthy spouse. But you NEVER know when either one might run out."
I'm not saying your husband will bail, but if something happens to him and you do not know how to handle that money yourself, you are a sitting duck. The only way to learn to handle expenses it though education. I'm not saying you have to get your masters, but at least have the basic tools, and that is what a GED provides.
2006-10-02 19:21:32 · answer #3 · answered by Sarah H 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Other than facing the challenge of finishing something that you once started, there probably isn't any reason for you to pursue furthering your education. However, while you have the opportunity, why not get your GED and go on to college and advance yourself. We don't know what tomorrow holds for us and it might turn into one of the best iinvestments you have ever made.
2006-10-02 19:35:16 · answer #4 · answered by rexallen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your GED could be important for a number of reasons. First, just for your own self-esteem. Your husband might be wonderful now (you didn't say, you just talked about the money), but someday in a fight he just might throw your lack of education back in your face. Also, if he's out in the world every day he will have the opportunity to come in contact with women who are educated and taking care of themselves... which might make him think again about his wife who lets him take care of her instead. Finally, if he ever leaves you or loses the money and you have to take care of yourself or help out, you'll have a much better chance if you at least have finished high school.
I'm not trying to be harsh or anything, but the real world has a nasty habit of smacking you in the face when you least expect it.
2006-10-02 19:22:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
the way you ask the question you need more than GED hon. education is for your self not for anyone else, what if you and him broke up? you gonna live off of his money? if that the way you choose to live your life than you are right you answer your own question, dont need a GED for but if you are an independent woman than you need to do some thing goods on your own that way your life down the road will be better rather than thinking of living your life off of some one (i dont see you can see love in it) if you choose to live that way . you need a good job not only for your self but also for your kids in the future good luck
2006-10-02 19:53:09 · answer #6 · answered by kevin n 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I come from a wealthy family, and married a wealthy man at 17, because I was pregnant. I did not get my HS diploma. I did get my GED 5 years later. Fastforward 12 years....voila-divorce!
Nothing is certain. Death, divorce, and things that we wish would not, do happen. It is about you having your own identity also. Do you want to be known as your own self, and intellectual, or just as, his drop out of hs wife?
I wanted to be respected as an intellectual, though I was married to a wealthy man. I did not want him to define me. I wanted to define me, and I have... :)
2006-10-02 19:27:21 · answer #7 · answered by Oorah Wife 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need more then that. Get a degree from a college. Get societies stamp of approval. You got the money right. Get the education too. Show the world you are not just expensive trailer trash. That you can raise yourself to a new level. An educated one.
2006-10-02 19:21:57 · answer #8 · answered by rangerhonor 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because you may not always be married to this guy???? Or maybe because he likes the thoughts of you bettering yourself and maybe trying to do something besides spending his money. There is such a thing as wanting to be with someone who is equal to you in intelligence and ambition and not feeling like you're being used because of your money or status in life. So, there are many reasons but to me you should do it for your own self esteem and to better your mind....get a career, a lob, help humanity or something.
2006-10-02 19:26:25 · answer #9 · answered by MISS-MARY 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For your own personal self worth. I would want to be more than some rich man's trophy wife but to each their own. Do whatever makes you happy. Just make sure you are looking towards the future and all the possiblities it may hold.
2006-10-02 19:21:12 · answer #10 · answered by Suesan W 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋