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FOR LOVE OR MONEY? REPOSTED SINCE SFF NEVER PUT IT UP: My recent post was whether one would marry for companionship, with love not being part of the equation. The answer from everyone was a big NO. That got me thinking. What if someone was out there that could fulfill ALL your financial needs? Would your answer still be no? In my scenario, this person would have the means to make you rich beyond your wildest dreams. If you are working, you'd be able to retire and live a very comfortable life until the day you die. You would be able to travel wherever and whenever you wanted. Would you marry that person even if you don't love them?  Elaine Shuel |
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3/1/2016 11:48 pm |
I think this one has been done often, especially back a generation or 2 when most women had no money or job potential and depended on men for survival. Thankfully times have changed. . Spiritwoman ^i^
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3/2/2016 2:34 am |
Great question Elaine. In my 40s I was engaged to a multi-millionaire developer who didn't even want me to sign a pre-nuptial agreement. 3 days before the wedding I called it off, mostly because he was so jealous and controlling. So at that time I guess the answer to your question would have been no, but now I would probably have a different answer.
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Nahhhh..... I wouldn't marry a fellow just to ensure a comfortable life style.
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I would not be tempted by the money shuel, and I know that from experience. Remember the Beatles song, I DONT CARE 2 MUCH FOR MONEY, COS MONEY CANT BUY ME LOVE!  Just teasing.Elaine Shuel
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I think this one has been done often, especially back a generation or 2 when most women had no money or job potential and depended on men for survival. Thankfully times have changed. . Elaine Shuel
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Great question Elaine. In my 40s I was engaged to a multi-millionaire developer who didn't even want me to sign a pre-nuptial agreement. 3 days before the wedding I called it off, mostly because he was so jealous and controlling. So at that time I guess the answer to your question would have been no, but now I would probably have a different answer.  Did you love that guy? I think most people wouldn't marry a guy that is a control freak even if he were rich. I know I wouldn't. The fact that now you wold probably have a different answer, shows how money without love is a consideration for some people. I could understand that.Elaine Shuel
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A practical answer, ET, thank you.  I think there might be a waiting line for that guy.  Elaine Shuel
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Thanks for your response, Pat. I wouldn't marry for money unless I was very desperate. I wouldn't do it to be able to travel all over. I am comfortable enough with what I have so I would need love too. That said, if I was struggling to find the money to eat and pay rent and he was nice enough, I probably would have considered it and I can understand those that would. Elaine Shuel
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Damn Straight I would l- You can have love and financial Security !! Elaine Shuel
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I agree Roxy. Elaine Shuel
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Mamannie, as long as you are happy with companionship and no love, that makes sense. Thank you. Elaine Shuel
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Thanks for your comment, Puzzles. Like with Mamannie, as long as love doesn't have to be part of the package, it can work. Elaine Shuel
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Nahhhh..... I wouldn't marry a fellow just to ensure a comfortable life style. Elaine Shuel
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Straight and to the point. Thanks Boogie. Elaine Shuel
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I am sure you're right, Carolyn. Thanks for responding to my post. Elaine Shuel
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