For you to feel comfortably marrying him if you want to start a family?
Wouldn't this question be better suited if it were in the Married or Engaged section of Life Stages? I don't think the majority of people here are qualified or ready to answer this. IMO
I think you're missing my point. Nevertheless, good luck.Maybe but since I'm single it's not a married/engaged life stage question.
Dating is all about status, I'm aware of that..6 figures is usually the starting point.
Shouldn't make a huge difference.
A person's income can change. Last month I was earning $30k a year. This month I'm earning $50k a year and they want me in a job they're paying to qualify me for in 2 years that will be $70-90k a year.
A person's circumstances can change quickly so I think while it is a consideration, it shouldn't really be a breaking point between two otherwise compatible people.
He didn't ask you...unless you become a woman, don't speak for us....Joking...kind of. Your assessment of women is so inaccurate. There are so many nuances to women, the ideals of worldly and Christian women are not so contradictory. It is more individual based. I see Christian pastors who have more pairs of shoes than I'd know what to do with. I'm not impressed with shoes. Or handbags. Your comfort doesn't have to be in your bank account to want nice things. No one wants to live in poverty, or even live paycheck to paycheck. Not having enough money can put decrease years from your life. Not can, will. The trajectory of those with low SES is not good. The fact that a man works and is not lazy means nothing if you are getting evicted from your home. Anyways OP, I think both people should contribute financially and otherwise. I don't think men should rely on women for money, and I don't think women should rely on men for money. Ideally both would have enough salary to provide if the other gets laid off or there's a financial crisis.Im not a woman but here is all you need to focus on.
If you want a worldly woman, then your answer and numbers are going to change depending on the woman. Because that will all come down to comfort of life and lifestyle. Some women have small collections of shoes, while others could spend hundreds if not more on shoes a week. So clearly if a woman spends more on shoes in a week than you make in a week she will not be comfortable with that as she would not be able to maintain that life style IF you were to supply it (Which is what this question is geared towards..... a woman that depends on the man to make it rather than making it herself)
If you are seeking a Christian woman however, the fact that you work and are not lazy (have a direction that is agreement with her own) should suffice as she should understand. The good Lord giveth and the good Lord taketh away...... you could have a million dollar a month career today, but lose it at any moment. So her comfort/security is in the Lord not the bank account. (Of course you don't just sit on the couch eating doritos and expect the Lord to supply..... but thats where not being lazy and having a direction comes into play. There is a difference between having faith in the Lord and putting Him to the test.)