So, does wealth matter/effect you?

[JPPT1974]

re-opened for now

On behalf of all the people on this board, I apologize if we got carried away. And thought that others think of their material status better than others. When really, it wasn't at all, didn't mean to come off like that in any matter. Again, sorry if it came off like that. I would rather be poor and happy than rich and miserable. No I am not joking as I am being honest.

 

[Sketcher]

As to the faith issue, evaluating someones fitness for a relationship based on whether they can provide you with everything you need is placing faith in the wrong thing. For instance, would you reject a struggling artist but readily accept the financially sound accountant? What if the position of the struggling artist had developed in them a strong faith that could carry your relationship through difficult times, where the accountant's faith is based on his financial nest egg and as soon as tragedy comes he has no faith because it was based on something that is fleeting? I know some struggling artist, many of them have good money mangagement skills because they have no money, they must make what they have go a long way.

I'm just saying that don't reject someone just because they don't have money. Even if they are recovering from mistakes, consider that God offers more from a relationship than financial stability. If you date someone and money management is the only sticking point, discuss with them making some changes. If they are willing to make those changes, stick with them. If they won't then it probably isn't a good idea.

Gotcha. Sorry I misread you there.

 

[bostonlass]

I'll date a man that makes less than me but not that much less. If he's hardworking and not just looking to feed off of me then that's one thing but if the guy just has no drive in life and is looking to me to be the provider then no way. I talk from experience since the last two relationships I was in were ones where over time I realized the men were looking for me to support them so they wouldn't have to work anymore. It was slow for me to realize that, I think because I tend to give people the benefit of the doubt, but I eventually got the hint and that's a big reason why I'm not with them anymore.

I guess I look at it this way.....I worked hard enough for me to get to where I am and I'd like to meet someone who is just as hard of a worker. I grew up in a pretty affluent family, but the work ethic was always there. I didn't get things just 'cause...I had to do chores in order to get what I wanted. That was big for me and I am grateful that my parents didn't spoil me.

 

[JPPT1974]

money does not matter.

Just because someone is dirt poor now doesn't mean they will always be and just because someone may be incredibly wealthy doesn't mean they will always be.

If I knew God wanted me to be with a poor guy I would be, because I know God would provide for our needs.

Money doesn't matter at all and that we should be rich in the Lord and not in riches itself!

 

[winglovesall]

Although I'm still young - money doesn't really matter that much to me - the Lord will guide me through it.

 

[blue_eyes36]

How much money they have doesnt matter just as long as he has a job (and can stay at a job)and not a moocher !!!


Amy

 

[JPPT1974]

Although I'm still young - money doesn't really matter that much to me - the Lord will guide me through it.

Yeah live the carefree lifestyle while you are young!