Love is great, but should a marriage be based on nothing more than romantic love? No. Why? Well, because it’s irrational. For example, if a middle class guy was to fall in love with a homeless girl and they got married, she would weigh him down like an anchor. He would, over time, watch his credit score fall through the floor. Money issues would ruin everything and the love would fade. This is what makes such fairytales as the movie “Pretty Woman” nothing more than, well, fairytales.
Financial stability isn’t the only key to a successful marriage, but it’s a big one. Most people choose to marry into their own social class or shoot higher – sad but true. As much emphasis is put on love in our culture, I would say the tables are beginning to turn in favor of money. Most people aren’t fans of going bankrupt, hence the search for a partner who will support you. And you better make sure they don't plan on leaving you because divorce can ruin you financially. Love will not keep a roof over your head and food on your table but losing it could take these things away from you.
Not knocking love, but there are many other factors you must consider before making such a commitment… ($$$)
