He suggested that I should not even consider it until I have a net worth of at least 35,000.00. How important is money to a woman and why?
2007-05-14 11:59:57 · 14 answers · asked by Knowledge Thirsty 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Ultimately, it is important to have security in a relationship - and this includes financial security. Money in and of itself means nothing, but your ability to provide for, and take care of, your family means a lot. Stability - emotional, mental, financial - is a good thing.
2007-05-14 12:16:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Because a woman likes a man that offers security, you don't want to marry a man that doesn't have some money in the bank, good job security. Women are the ones that have the children and if you have a child that has a health problem , needs his mother to stay at home in order to be with the child, then we want a man that can handle all financial duties without a having to do without, what are needs are at this time. I'd rather be a rich man's sweetheart than a poor man slave. Because when starvation comes walking in the front door , love goes running out the back door.
I wouldn't marry a man that can't do it all on his own without you having to work all your life.
2007-05-14 19:25:33 · answer #2 · answered by Nicki 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
not that money is important to a woman but the thing that moeny does do to couples is make things a little easier financially if problems come up. For example- a guy making around that ammount can support his wife during a pregnancy if she's not physically capable of working while pregnant and after delivery etc. Plus- buying a home can be hard if u don't make much to make a mortage payment.
2007-05-14 19:06:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
To me, money is vital.
As much as we'd all like to believe that love is all it takes to make a happy home, money has become such a huge part of our lives that it would be silly not to think about this before getting married.
I personally have not set any particular net worth standard, but I do believe that my boyfriend and I should have enough money for the wedding, first 4-6 months' worth of bills, and some extra saved up for emergencies before we tie the knot. It is not that couples need money to sustain their relationship. But we need money to sustain our lives. And chaotic lives leave us feeling frustrated and stressed...which will almost always have damaging effects on our closest relationships.
Get what I'm getting at here?
Best of luck! :-)
2007-05-15 02:41:28 · answer #4 · answered by JenniFire 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
What he was saying is that you should enter the union with enough to support yourself if your partner should fall ill, become injured or dies. If a divorce should come about--hopefully not!--you will have enough to live on until you find work or spousal support begins. Investing $35K would give you even more funds later, perhaps buying a house together or raising children. And of course there is the psychological aspect of it, too--with $35K you won't feel that you have to marry so someone can take care of you, you can meet the man on a level field, and you know what you want in life. I've been told men fancy a woman that isn't desperate, isn't dependent and clinging, and isn't afraid to take care of herself.
2007-05-14 19:11:19 · answer #5 · answered by Jess 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's not important to the woman, it's important for starting your life together. The most common reason for divorce these days is financial hardship. As well as making more money, it's also important to be open about your financial situation with your spouse always, and she needs to do the same.
2007-05-14 19:21:42 · answer #6 · answered by Peace 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hehe not true at all - we still dont have that net worth. guess it depends on the woman, but if you have that kind of net worth - you provide a lot more security to the woman who is going to be with you for life.
The flip side is if she makes as much as you do or more and is independent, and loves you for what you are and not the size of your wallet, for one - you get off easy and two - she is a keeper!
2007-05-14 19:18:49 · answer #7 · answered by Mia 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Women will tell you love is important and money is not. What they don't say is that they want stability. Money is neither good nor evil but the lack of it is often the fuel of many family disputes.
Do you realize how many young people are up to their nose in debt, live beyond their means, and have no sense of responsibility? It is a sign of maturity to be financially in black.
2007-05-14 19:22:34 · answer #8 · answered by Sir Richard 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you want to have a wife and enjoy life or be a miser and save money? Have some money if possible but don't waste your life.
2007-05-14 19:12:50 · answer #9 · answered by p00756 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I married my husband he didn't have a lot of money. So I guess it wasn't that important to me.
2007-05-14 19:06:38 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋