Ladies: When looking at a potential bf, husband, long-term relationship, how important to you is his income?

Question

Does it sometimes make or break a relationship for you?

Answer 1

not that important.....I'm more concerned with his character...how he treats others....is he intelligent...does he have a good sense of humor...things like that....income is secondary to me.

Answer 2

I think most women are more interested in how big around a man's income is than they are in how long it is. Let's face it an income can be cut off at anytime. It is important that the man know how to use his income so as to leverage it for maximum benefit. Investing deeply in the right places and not withdrawing early is what most women really want.

Answer 3

I wont lie, it really mattered at first. When i first meet my hubby, he had a good deal of money, (his mother past away and he inherited a good deal of it). so when i meant him the thought that he had alot of it made me more interested. But now that we have been married for 10 years and have 3 beautiful children together i gotta say thank god his money attracted me because i really love that man. (we are now broke, you'd be surprised how fast 500K goes) and now i am living day by day pay check to paycheck, and he is in the military so hes never home. but its OK because i really do love him, and even thought its pretty shallow to fall for someone for their money, i am glad i did because i really do love my hubby. Even now that the moneys all gone, and sometimes pawning stuff is a necessity i still love him, he has been gone for 11 months and will be for another 2, but ill still be here waiting for him. I love him

Answer 4

As long as he's working doing something, it shouldn't matter. But, it depends on how important having a lot of money is to you. Would you rather be with a rich man that makes you unhappy, or with a man who is not rich, but that you love for who he is not what he's worth?

Answer 5

Income isn't a problem for me. As long as he is able to take care of himself. I take care of myself. If I really like the guy I wouldn't care if he worked at McDonald's. I wouldn't leave him because of it. Unless he was a job hopper and he couldn't keep a job. That shows a-lot about a person.

Answer 6

THE ONLY WAY IT WOULD BREAK A RELATIONSHIP FOR ME IS IF HE WERE A BUM AND DIDN'T WORK AT ALL, AND EXPECTED ME TO BE THE SOLE PROVIDER.

I REALLY DON'T PLACE A LOT IF EMPHASIS ON INCOME, JUST AS LONG AS HE IS MAKING AN HONEST LIVING, AND HE TREATS ME WITH THE RESPECT THAT I DESERVE.

Answer 7

To me it doesn't matter. But I grew up poor. Maybe that makes a difference. I know that most wealthy people like to marry someone who is on the same track financially.

Answer 8

yes and not in a gold digger way. I want someone that is productive and hardworking. I guess that if they are both and still dont' make alot, then it's okay, but I want someone that can support me and our kids if something would happen... Of course, true love would prevail over all...

Answer 9

Well, I myself am a hard worker, I look for someone with good work "ethics" who spends responsibly. His earnings have to be steady, not necessarily 6 figures.

Answer 10

It certainly helps but I wouldn't leave a man cuz he isn't rich. I'd leave him if he was unemployed though. And not trying to get a job. I'm not supporting someone. No way.

Answer 11

I just hope he has a good job. Love is love. If two love eachother deeply, then they're ment to be. I mean, it would help if he was rich, but just if he's nice, has a good job, and cares about his lover, that's all i need to satisfy me.