Dating or Marrying for Money: Is It Still Taboo?
We all have certain things we look for in a mate. Good looks, healthy and in shape, values family and so on. Why is it still so taboo to ask for a partner in a certain income bracket? Here we’ll give you six reasons why looking for a romantic partner with money is a great idea.
1. Dates can get expensive.
Everyone isn’t the same but some people like their dates with a little pizzazz. A $100-$200 dinner a few times a week adds up. If you don’t want to always have to foot the bill, you’ll need someone who can keep up.
2. You’ll need money to take a vacation.
Depending on how you like to vacation, you will have to set aside a good amount of money to take trips. If you are going on a “baecation,“ it should be all about relaxing and getting to know your partner—not roughing it or backpacking through terrain and crashing in a dirty hostel.
3. No one likes a freeloader.
If you and your significant other decide to cohabitate, you’ll need money to pay bills. Having to constantly worry about paying bills on time if your partner is not pulling their financial weight can lead to constant arguments and stress on the relationship.
4. If you plan to buy property, you’ll need money for a down payment.
Saving up to buy a home is hard. It’s even harder when you’re doing it alone even though you have a romantic partner.
5. Kids are very expensive.
If procreating is in your future, you’ll need to consider the long-term financial obligation of child-rearing. The average cost to raise a child to 18 in the US is $233,610. That’s over $1,000 per month and that doesn’t include private school or college.
6. The last point is more internal than the previous points.
Not having money to meet immediate or long-term financial needs can lead to stress and anxiety, which can lead to unhealthy spending habits and health issues. Thus starting the cycle of an unhealthy relationship with money. When you have a partner you can depend on if your financial situation gets precarious, it allows you room to figure out what went awry and make a plan to prevent future financial mistakes. To put it plainly, financial security is a stress reliever and it helps to have a capable teammate.
You’ll want to keep these points in mind when you are looking for a life partner. Everything is great when you first start dating because it’s new and you are in love. But when you are in the day-to-day monotony of a relationship, financial issues can and will add stress to an already tenuous situation. Trust me, you don’t want to get mad about dirty socks and end up in an argument about your partner being broke.