| How important is money?
Posted: 7/26/2009 11:04:53 AM | But when we talk about a legal bond between 2 parties, economics matter.
Any time a relationship are marriage is base or partially based on money "You pay the Price ." "It's kinda like tit for tat" ...... I am The Donald and you are only worth $1,000,000 so you are very poor and cannot be considered as my partner .. " It's just a thought . | |
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| Money and Dating
Posted: 7/26/2009 11:43:11 AM | Up until yesterday, I'd say "money beyond means of supporting oneself has no bearing on compatibility"
But that was yesterday ...
Today I think the similar or complementing the other standing/mindset on money issues is very important. | |
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| How important is money?
Posted: 7/26/2009 12:12:57 PM | | Well, I guess it depends on the situation. Is that person normally responsible but going through a rough financial time due to some rare bad luck or are they just financially irresponsible? Personally, I make a good living, my bills are paid, I have a roof over my head, I go to school full-time and I still manage to save something out of each paycheck. At this juncture in my life and now that my children are grown with lives of their own it is nice to be financially responsible for only myself. I have to honestly admit that dating someone going though a rough financial time would give me pause simply because I don't want to end up being financially responsible for someone who cannot take care of themselves. I spent far too much time repairing my own financial situation after leaving my significant other of 15 years and I have no desire to repeat the experience. | |
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| How important is money?
Posted: 7/26/2009 11:04:04 PM | | Please don't use the term train wreck, I not only survived one but it ended up becoming a nickname LOL. | |
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| How important is money?
Posted: 7/27/2009 12:13:23 AM | | Yes it would. I would try to help them out at first ... if they cannot come clean with the fiancial health..why spend time with someone who are not in control of their financial life...your decision to get together with he/she would come back and haunt to you in the future | |
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| How important is money?
Posted: 7/27/2009 7:07:18 AM | Money really isn't that important to me; I don't care what my means are, I will always find a way to make due with what I have. Love is what's important to me; I could lose my job, my house, my car, my money but, as long as I have love, I would still be happy.
Money can only buy you happiness if you truly believe that having money is what you need to be happy. Sure, a lot of money is always nice but it's still just a luxury, not a necessity. Financial peace of mind is also nice but really just an illusion. | |
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| How important is money?
Posted: 7/27/2009 9:23:35 AM | I don't care how much they make as long as they know how much they can spend.
There isn't anything more frustrating to me than a SO always wanting to go out for dinner, go to toronto to shop, do this, do that, when we simply cannot afford it. It baffles me how some people can go and spend $50 on a dinner (yeah, I know its not that much, but when it's out of your budget, it's out of your budget) when they are barely going to be able to pay their bills for the month. Personally, when I spend money I shouldn't be, I can't even enjoy it cause the whole time I'm just thinking about some of the necessities for that month that I'm going to have to go without.
So if you don't make much money,be sure not to live outside your means.
I'm the kind of guy that can be happy for hours sitting in a lawn chair with a bottle of Old English. It's the simple things in life. | |
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| How important is money?
Posted: 7/27/2009 10:13:55 AM |
I'm the kind of guy that can be happy for hours sitting in a lawn chair with a bottle of Old English. It's the simple things in life.
You are so right my friend. In spite of all what may be said, the BEST THINGS IN LIFE ARE FREE. Having a woman that you love in your arms, enjoying every present moment is what its all about. Its not about how much you spend on her, or how much she spends on you. Money is important as a means to an end. When money becomes the END is when problems occur. I agree with you totally. Its hard to go out, have fun and spend money when you know in your conscience that either you don't have that much or it needs to be paid back. Its about being responsible. | |
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| How important is money?
Posted: 7/27/2009 10:23:23 AM | Oh man, Im reading the threads and Im shaking my head in disbelief ....." the best things in life are free" some guy who is happy sitting for hours with a bottle of Old English which by the way cost money to get.
Some of you are making excuses on why you dont have money, thats the problem, its the lack of money thats the problem, hence the budgeting and all the excuses that comes along with it.
Money is important, for some reason some of you confuse people who creates wealth with greedy money grubbers who like to take advantage of the poor blah blah blah. Money doesnt change people, if youre a good person , good heart and you come across a lot of money, you end up a generous giving person.
If you have questionable character, shady, sneaky what ever and you come across a lot of money you become a tyrant, prick you name it.
Too many people complain about lack of money yet they do nothing about it, most of them knows who won American Idol last year vs whats in the investment portfolio ( if they even have one) | |
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| How important is money?
Posted: 7/27/2009 10:37:58 AM | Too many people complain about lack of money yet they do nothing about it, most of them knows who won American Idol last year vs whats in the investment portfolio ( if they even have one)
My friend, you sure throw many of us, both men and women, who are hard-working, God-Fearing people who are trying to get by in a increasingly tough economy, under the bus. Good people who are trying to keep roofs over heads, food on tables, gas in the tank and so forth. Many are working hard and simply don' t enjoy the extravegance that some people are so fortunate to enjoy.
As far as portfolio's are concerned, I pay very close attention to mine. I have made my money and at the point in my life where I am comfortable. But I'll tell you one thing, money still is important and I'm not going to give it away, like some foolish people do. I spend my money on those I love, I share my money with family, friends and those I care about or would like to get to know. But after all is said and done, I can conclude that some of the BEST times I've had being with good friends, a special lady or loved ones. It doesn't take a whole lot of money to do that.
Sounds like you are a rather successful guy. Why not show the rest of the world how respectful and humble you can be? It would put you in a much better light, not that you probably care. | |
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| How important is money?
Posted: 7/27/2009 11:43:18 AM | Ahhh Greg, now you touched upon something interesting, whether im successful or not isnt important or what people especially socialist thinks of me ...
I have no love for poor people, the majority of poor people have this " you owe me" attitude or because you're wealthy you must help us, I dont have time for those losers, I rather help the hard working person, who works like a dog and trying to get by and because of the economy, loss of job, sickness etc, Yeah we should be there to help them, they are the back bone of our countries, wouldn't you agree?
Lots of people spend beyond their needs, and they like blame every one else for their problems, is what im saying. | |
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| How important is money?
Posted: 7/27/2009 12:22:04 PM | | For me, it basically boils down to this: The guy has to be in school, have a job or being actively trying to get a job. Besides that, I don't really care if he's not rolling in the dough lol. | |
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| How important is money?
Posted: 7/27/2009 5:18:58 PM | i am a janitor and don't make very much.
everything i own is paid for and i don't owe a dime to anyone on the planet.
i don't have a credit score.
i live frugally so i can afford to make what i consider extravagant purchases occasionally.
if i fell in love with somebody that was in debt.
i would not be able to help them very much at all.
ive thought myself into a corner here.
this is a complicated subject... | |
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| How important is money?
Posted: 7/27/2009 8:28:27 PM | If you want a meaningful relationship with a person of quality
but you can't (or don't want to) spend money then you must
provide something in return they value more than the money
they're spending on you. | |
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| How important is money?
Posted: 7/27/2009 11:43:11 PM | | Without money there is no enjoying the finer things in life. Like a cold beer after a hard day at work,. Plus I like a hot shower now and then.lol. | |
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| How important is money?
Posted: 7/28/2009 1:00:49 AM | If you are stranded on a desert island....not important at all.
If you live anywhere their are mortgage and utility companies that run your life...you need money and these days...lots of it. | |
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| How important is money?
Posted: 7/28/2009 3:36:25 AM | I don't think there's any question in modern society
money is important and we need it. The more relevant
topic is how it impacts quantity and quality of your
relationships.
Having lots of money is an attraction asset, other things equal,
but I know a number of low income people in awesome relationships
with desirable partners so evidently lack of money isn't necessarily
a deal breaker. | |
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| How important is money?
Posted: 7/28/2009 10:22:53 AM |
It does tend to keep you from having to sleep in the subway.
Or Standing in the Pouring Rain. (Petula Clark) | |
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| How important is money?
Posted: 7/28/2009 11:51:49 PM | | Not important. Money doesnt buy happiness. As long as you have somewhere to lay your head at night and the essentials to live by, then you're golden. The only thing that is imporatant is the lives you have together. | |
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| How important is money?
Posted: 7/29/2009 9:03:41 AM | Let's look at this from a scientific point of view:
Given the adage that the root of all evil is money :: money = root(all evil)
It is also a well known fact that in order to date them, you need both time and money :: women = time + money
Since it was proven long ago that time is actually money :: time = money
Then we can logically prove by commutativity that :: women = 2x root(all evil)
Therefore, according to science, women are twice the root of all evil. | |
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| How important is money?
Posted: 7/29/2009 9:21:08 AM | | I prefer my man doesn't spend money on me, I like to pamper him instead. | |
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| How important is money?
Posted: 7/29/2009 10:55:13 AM | | Money is necessary and buys a certain amount of comfort and freedom . In today's society in the U.S. it is more important than God . I would not want to hook up with someone that could not take care of themselves are me if I was down . We are not bank statement but a humans. I laugh when I read about how people that expect soooo much and never even mention the good stuff . In this economy I have had a few friends lose everything . This country is full of old people with looks that are fadeing living in there mansions all alone waiting for someone to bring to the table their share . | |
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| How important is money?
Posted: 7/29/2009 10:58:52 AM | | Well, personally i wouldnt get involved with someone like that in the first place, call me a biatch but im financially secure and would expect my man to be the same, i have children and a mortgage and certainly dont want to be supporting a man as well !! | |
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