Thursday, September 29, 2011

I Dont Want No Scrubs

So today I was listening to 102.1 at 6 in the morning on my way to work and the DJs posed a question: Who makes the money and who spends the money in your relationship. Without much thought, I decided this was a stupid question because it was obvious what the answers were going to be. One woman called in and said she doesn't have a real job but she goes shopping every day and spends her hubby's money so that is a job in itself. Now was that the most obvious answer someone could have given? The last caller was a man who was obviously adorable because he said this: I have been with my amazing wife for a few years now and I got laid off from my job so currently I am unemployed. Even when I was working, my wife made double the amount of money that I made and I am completely okay with that." The DJ was floored and you could tell that he was not expecting and answer like that because he questioned the man by saying, ' you really just admitted your wife makes more money than you? Most guys would never admit that.' That really got me thinking about our class discussion and what motivates us to pick a mate. The one girl in the video said that her man needs to have [swagger] and a car that bounces up and down for no reason and looks ridiculous. We also talked about how money motivates our decisions. Well in my opinion, yes money is important but not as important as other things. The man that I am going to marry - yeah he might have a nice car and a good job but I'd rather have an amazing father for my children and someone who can make me laugh and feel special than a man who has a bouncy car. End rant =)

4 comments:

  1. I think at the end of the day whether we admit it or not , money is a big issue in most relationships. Personally as LONG as there is a mutual understanding what both of our incomes will be used towards then there shouldn't be any problems. I mean love is about two people coming together as one not as individuals. IF MONEY BECOMES AN ISSUE THEN THE RELATIONSHIP IS NOT ABOUT LOVE OR COMMITMENT BUT ABOUT MONEY; WHICH IS A BAD FOUNDATION TO BEGIN WITH.

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  2. I agree with Nancy. I believe that money is DEFINITELY a big issue in relationships. Especially now a days with the economy the way it is. Face it, money doesn't buy happiness, but it is a good down payment. HOWEVER, if money is the motive to be with someone then, I would say, maybe that is a different story.

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  3. I have no problem with a woman making the money. I'd love to stay home with the dogs and kids while my wife goes and saves the world like i know she will do. I think its great. Now right now thats not really the case im definitely make the money and spending the money and i love having her enjoy everything with me, i dont ask for anything in return except for love and support and maybe a thank you every now and again

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  4. I agree with everything you said. Money does play a role in every relationship but it doesn't mean the whole relationship is based off of how much money your partner makes. If your partner makes you happy that's all the matters.

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