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StellaByStarlite -> RE: Marrying for money!!!! (3/25/2007 7:02:07 AM)
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ORIGINAL: cjenny
I think part of it is a generation gap between you & I. Priorities change once you hit middle age lol. Sure it would be wonderful to be making my own wealth but I can't & I'm not at all adverse to a beneficial marriage. At this stage in my life I would be content with a 'nice guy', especially if said 'ng' came with financial security.
I'm inclined to agree with you... priorities do change with time. Between the ages of 18 and 22, I dated countless destitute free-spirits who were mad fun. That was perfectly okay, being one of those destitute breezy bohemians then myself. Wouldn't even consider it now.
My husband isn't wealthy by any stretch.. but he does have a stable job. I don't consider that a plus, I consider it mandatory.
Classifying wealth, though.. that is tricky. I grew up dirt poor... we scrimped and struggled every step of the way. My middle-class lifestyle right now is wealthy to me.
Having money may not add to emotional happiness, true. but it can certainly lessen the stress. We can afford to live in a district with safe, good schools. We can afford to take occasional vacations, if we budget. That makes me damn happy, and we have the Mister's job to thank for it.
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