The economic dimension of marriage

[Kelward]

Due to economic hardships that are experienced in many countries new couples now consider financial capability of who they want to get married to, atleast they want a spouse that wouldn't become a financial burden to them. This is why the era of a single breadwinner in a family is gradually fading out, most men wants to marry industrious women that will support the family financially due to the high cost of living and inflation.

Financial capability and skills are now a major part of what constitutes love in many societies so to be eligible for marriage means that you are bringing something tangible to the table not just good characters. Poverty is very bad and it is one of the major cause of most quarrels between married people, if a family is financially balanced they wouldn't quarrel so much.

[yudi09]

I hear stories of people marrying solely because of love. People get married without considering the financial strength or capability of their partners. But these days, people are beginning to consider the financial status of their partners before marrying them. The global financial crisis has caused inflation, and the price of goods and services is getting higher every day. People are seeking means to overcome financial hardship. Except for those who are very rich, but others are seeking support from partners.

Should the economic dimension be considered before choosing a partner?

Love is the foundation that allows a couple to continue living together forever until one of them passes away. Because of love, a family is willing to stand by one another. However, finances serve to smooth the way and strengthen the love within a household. Everything requires money—from food, drink, and basic necessities like housing to secondary needs such as vacations, clothing, and other things.

Should economic factors be considered before entering into a marriage? In my opinion, they should be, as I have already mentioned. It’s not that everything must be about material things, but material needs are necessary to prevent mysteries from arising within the household.

[Sulegzy39]

It's best to marry someone who is likewise determined to make money on her own and isn't lazy, because such women will always motivate you financially. However, you do not analyse whether the individual is rich or poor; rather, you look at the person's attitude towards financial growth, because someone who is impoverished now can become extremely wealthy tomorrow. As a result, financial security is not a requirement for getting married to someone.

Some people bring good luck to their relationships, and they make progress when they work together and have a common aim.

[DrBeer]

I hear stories of people marrying solely because of love. People get married without considering the financial strength or capability of their partners. But these days, people are beginning to consider the financial status of their partners before marrying them. The global financial crisis has caused inflation, and the price of goods and services is getting higher every day. People are seeking means to overcome financial hardship. Except for those who are very rich, but others are seeking support from partners.

Currently, people want to get spouses who can contribute to the family financially. I am not saying it is wrong to marry solely because of love, but people are also considering the financial capacity of a person before they fall in love. Truthfully, I don't know what I would have done without my wife. Her financial and moral support has been what has kept our family afloat. I loved her, but her financial discipline, handwork and creativity made me love her more.

As I said before, I am not saying loving unconditionally is wrong or no longer exists. But I am saying the people are also considering the economic dimension of marriage before commitment.

Should the economic dimension be considered before choosing a partner?

Theoretically, the creation of a family is a union based on mutual feelings and... mutual compromise 
But this is all rum antics and feelings, and we live in the real world, where there are other laws and rules, including fiancial.
And they tell us - for the well-being of the family, in addition to mutual feelings, there is a reality where the financial side - has not the last place.
Ideally, a couple should understand this, and both of them should jointly form the family budget. 
And what will actually happen - people will know only after living together for some time....
 

[Mhizlove]

Honestly I will say that financial capacity is very important, but financial mindset is even more better because someone can have alot of money but if such person is hardworking, responsible and knows how to manage resources, that alone can build a stronger future than someone who has money but lacks discipline. When it comes to marriage, you see love and financial understanding is not suppose to compete with one another or each other. Because when both are present, partners or couples can easily handle challenges much better and together they can work towards their shared goals.

[Bitcoin.com97]

To be honest love is not enough in marriage, it's good for both partner to work hand in hand especially now that prices of goods increase daily.

You see the idea of woman solely dependant on husband is what I don't like,even if your husband is rich ,you have to be making your own money , imagine your husband is facing some financial challenges and everything is affected ,even feeding,some small bills,there are times when a man need some support from wife, but immediately things goes wrong  they start going to friends because there wife has nothing to give ,taking care of home and kids is good ,but as a woman is good to have something doing ,before considering marriage ,my partner must have something  doing.

[Coyster]

Two incomes is definitely better than one, so yes, people get married in order to combine income with their spouse and grow in life together, it may not be the main reason for getting married, but it is definitely one of it. So, every month they pool their resources/income together, a portion of it goes to their basic and miscellaneous needs, while the other is invested in apreciating assets.

Doing things this way would greatly reduce stress on either spouse and see them achieve their financial goals a whole lot quicker.

[Cheema02]

To marry solely because you love a person is not enough in these current economic times where inflation is the order of the day, because money is what sustains love in a relationship with a promising future.

When there's money from both partners or both share same financial habits and consciousness, there's going to be balance, peace of mind, mutual support to assist growth and creativity in the mix of things. That's why financial discipline from both partners is very paramount.

If you care about the future of the family you intend to build, having both partners who understand great financial management practices is the pillar or better still, the foundation on which the marriage would thrive to last and that's why the economic dimension of any relationship, that is, of both partners and in this case marriage, is key to marriage success and fulfillment.

Currently living costs rising consistently and its very important for individuals to become a financialy compatible person. Relationship is built due to love but to sustain it good financial roots is much more important. So when both partners well aware about purchasing and savings they works hard and work together to achieve financial stability. Marriage is not all and all depends on financial stability and in societies even financially well satled couoles faces the challenges of trust and loyalt. So a successful marriage life requires both emotional and financial stability. They have complete knowledge about there expnesis even befor marriage and they get success in marriage by managing both emotional and financial sides equally because if an individual remains fail in one side gradually he collapes in marriage and its becomes difficult for him to take marriage for long term.

[tiCeR]

I hear stories of people marrying solely because of love. People get married without considering the financial strength or capability of their partners. But these days, people are beginning to consider the financial status of their partners before marrying them. The global financial crisis has caused inflation, and the price of goods and services is getting higher every day. People are seeking means to overcome financial hardship. Except for those who are very rich, but others are seeking support from partners.

Currently, people want to get spouses who can contribute to the family financially. I am not saying it is wrong to marry solely because of love, but people are also considering the financial capacity of a person before they fall in love. Truthfully, I don't know what I would have done without my wife. Her financial and moral support has been what has kept our family afloat. I loved her, but her financial discipline, handwork and creativity made me love her more.

As I said before, I am not saying loving unconditionally is wrong or no longer exists. But I am saying the people are also considering the economic dimension of marriage before commitment.

Should the economic dimension be considered before choosing a partner?

The headline of your post should be "security". It is very normal to seek security and in many places in this world, women have to consider that they are not generating income for most of the time when they are pregnant and most of the time when they put effort into being a mother. To me it is a justified requirement that women seek financial security. There are women who seek finances over anything else anytime, but this is what we would all dislike I suspect. Men could be the same way by the way.

Having a spouse who is able to support in times when one partner can't, it is the best option you can choose. Focus can go in many directions and if there is an unwritten contract between a father and a mother, I like it. This is how I handle it.

[Rabata]

If someone has carefully reviewed their financial situation before getting married, I can definitely call it a good policy. Everyone has their own freedom. If someone considers someone as their partner for their own benefit, that is their own matter. But to establish a relationship, both of them have to reach the same policy otherwise marriage is not possible. If someone whose financial condition is not good finds someone as his life partner who is financially well-off, then it will definitely bring a special benefit to him. However, it is not always easy to match like this because someone whose financial condition is not good may understand you or follow your words, on the other hand, the financial condition may be good but he may have behavioral problems or any other shortcomings. So it will definitely not always be easy to find a life partner according to your benefit.

[HONDACD125]

In our culture, it's mostly the man who takes care of the financial stuff in a household, which means that women are not obliged to work or provide for the family or even contribute in anything as it's considered to be the obligation of a man to do that. If a woman is working and wants to contribute willingly, that's well and good, but they are not supposed to do that in general. Now, I would want to say that based on this and considering the economic and financial crisis all around the world, it's truly foolish for a man to get married without being financially established, and it is also foolish for a woman to marry a man who doesn't earn enough to take care of everything.

Love is good, and I also don't deny that people can fall in love with each other, but as wise people used to say, you can't fill your tummy with love alone, and you can't manage everything only through love, because money is equally important, and a person understands this once they enter the practical life, before that, you are just living in an imaginary world that you've created in your mind on your own where you believe that two people love each other, and they endure everything when they are together even if it's about living in a hut, but that's not the case, because love fades away when problems start to pile up, and most of those problems are caused because of a lack of finances.

[Finestream]

Apparently yes. Marriage these days is no longer uniting two persons in love and promise to love forever, its also two individuals working as one to achieve financial progress and stability so that there won't be any reason that the family they'll built will face financial crisis and struggles in the future.

And if possible, no one will enter marriage these days if both have no stable source of income, because that will only turn marriage a chaos relationship because of constant fights about money issues. Money is not the ultimate ingredient in marriage, its still love, but without money, seeing everything is affected by inflation, this kind of love will not endure and will put marriage into failure, except if one's partner came from a very rich family.

[Joy- maker]

As I said before, I am not saying loving unconditionally is wrong or no longer exists. But I am saying the people are also considering the economic dimension of marriage before commitment.

Should the economic dimension be considered before choosing a partner?

I understand the angle you are coming, but if you ask me i will say that men should marry women that are money minded. Sometimes who you marry determine if you will become successful in life or not. note, i am not saying that women bring money, but when you marry a financial disciplined woman, you will go far in life, behind every successful man there is a woman.

As for me, i am not married yet, but i have a girlfriend. From the day i met her till date things have really change in my life. She is a woman who encourage me not to give up even when i feel like giving up, we started the relationship when i was earning pinot as salary but now things have changed, i now have a good paying job, and she too is now financially independent.

[iBaba]

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I think it is a good thing to consider the economic dimension, but not in the sense of looking for a wealthy partner. What matters more is financial responsibility, work ethic and how both partners handle money. Because love is important but marriage is also a long term partnership that involves bills, children even emergencies and future goals. Two people may genuinely love each other, but if they have completely different attitudes toward money, that can create serious challenges later.

For me, it is not about choosing money over love but making sure that love is supported by shared values, financial discipline and a willingness to build a stable future together.

[Rgram]

I hear stories of people marrying solely because of love. People get married without considering the financial strength or capability of their partners. But these days, people are beginning to consider the financial status of their partners before marrying them. The global financial crisis has caused inflation, and the price of goods and services is getting higher every day. People are seeking means to overcome financial hardship. Except for those who are very rich, but others are seeking support from partners.

I know there are exceptions to this but, there have never being a time when people didn’t marry because of financial status. Yes, there is a role for love in this, given that you can go for the poor guy that has nothing to offer at their current phase but, you must see potential in such a person before you could say yes. No one marries into a future where all they could picture coming out of it is suffering, no. That potential to change your situation on either side is what really counts. The financial aspect to it all is always there.

[Chilwell]

To be honest love is not enough in marriage, it's good for both partner to work hand in hand especially now that prices of goods increase daily.

You see the idea of woman solely dependant on husband is what I don't like,even if your husband is rich ,you have to be making your own money , imagine your husband is facing some financial challenges and everything is affected ,even feeding,some small bills,there are times when a man need some support from wife, but immediately things goes wrong  they start going to friends because there wife has nothing to give ,taking care of home and kids is good ,but as a woman is good to have something doing ,before considering marriage ,my partner must have something  doing.

Definitely love Is not Enough because some love are built with money which is clear that it is not the real one and immediately the money goes away the love of fed away. Anytime I think of marriage I believe it is a union and every Union succeed when they put their head, this is exactly what is needed when it comes to marriage between husband and wife, it actually not a very good idea for a woman to fully depend on her husband because just as the Instance you mentioned now.

When a woman is lucky to be with a very rich person meaning her husband, they see that as an opportunity which I agree, but in their own perspective as poverty eradication for their family advantage, not knowing that it is an opportunity for him to elevate his younger one and herself, by finding something for herself to make money and others members of the family.

[junder]

In my opinion, to be precise, we must be able to consider first before getting married, meaning that we must have a stable income first and make sure it can meet the economy in the future. Not a few in my neighborhood who are 20 years old are married but they live miserably because they are married on the basis of love so they don't consider other things such as the economy that must be considered and even prepared. And there are also many cases of divorce because of this problem.

[bakasabo]

I believe that when two persons get married, there is no room for discussion financial benefits of it. Person should marry person instead of his/her money. I have never heard anything good about "marriage of convenience". Havent looked for statistics, but I think % of divorces is high in such marriage. Economical aspect of marriage shows its negative part already on the newlyweds' night, when calculations starts and it turns that "gifts total < spent on wedding".

[Roseline492]

In my opinion, to be precise, we must be able to consider first before getting married, meaning that we must have a stable income first and make sure it can meet the economy in the future. Not a few in my neighborhood who are 20 years old are married but they live miserably because they are married on the basis of love so they don't consider other things such as the economy that must be considered and even prepared. And there are also many cases of divorce because of this problem.

Love doesn't overcome financial problems in a marriage because when the family is hungry the love and respect that has been existing within husband and wife will be closed, that's why you see them miserable in there marriage. So actually it shouldn't only be love but there should also be a financial means to support the love because there is no future if the both spouses doesn't have what they could start with. A stable income is needed in the society today before marriage even if the both couples doesn't have it but at least one person should possess a finance that could fuel the family and assist there spouse into getting there different source of income because that is how they can grow.

[Dr.Bitcoin_Strange]

Should the economic dimension be considered before choosing a partner?

In this present time, yes is the answer from me. Money and resource is one pillar of marriage , getting married out of love is not enough, except you are extremely rich, however, putting economic consideration too does not mean that you do love the person.
One needs a supportive partner, the way things are going now, one needs a supportive partner to build the home together, one person can't  scale throug, the weight will be too much but a situation were the two partners involved are working and supporting each other, running the house affairs won't be so challenging. There are times when one is not financially stable the next person carries along, that's how it's supposed to be.
Leaving all the expenses on one person alone will make the person starts complains bitterly because he or she is not getting any support from the their partner.
There is a quote  that says  one finger can't lift a heavy pot, so to say that marriage is  two fingers lifting life together .