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Was there ever a time you felt like giving up on a relationship because you feel like you can't match with them financially?

You will say it probably doesn't matter but how do you deal with feeling you two are from two different worlds where they make more money in a week than you make in a year?

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scooogy · 31-35, MVIP

I've always felt superior here, attending college. Even though I took longer than others and didn't even have a job as well-paid as my partner's. I looked into the future imagining myself passing by my partner financially.

Ratatouillesque · 26-30, F

@scooogy how does that make you feel though, are you fine with your partner earning less than you?

Spokeskitties75 · 46-50, M

No... I give up on my job and keep the relationship!! 😂

Ratatouillesque · 26-30, F

@Spokeskitties75 at the cost of them resenting you for relying on them?

Spokeskitties75 · 46-50, M

@Ratatouillesque I was kidding... I wouldn’t do that. If you love each other... you love each other... and you share and don’t think about it. Finances are only one aspect of a relationship

Ratatouillesque · 26-30, F

@Spokeskitties75 but a fairly important aspect.

SW-User

Nope money should not make any difference but appreciated it can in some relationships

StarLily · 51-55, F

Do you love each other?

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StarLily · 51-55, F

@Ratatouillesque Real love knows no boundaries... money shouldn't become one. Talk to them about your concerns.🙂
Two different worlds could be a topic of intrigue and interest among you instead of a conflict... if you let it be so.🤗

Ratatouillesque · 26-30, F

@StarLily oh no my ego would never let me have that talk with him, it's just too embarrassing for me. I d rather Rob a bank.

StarLily · 51-55, F

@Ratatouillesque Oh... hmmm.🤔 I'm sorry to hear that.

basilfawlty89 · 31-35, M

It wouldn't bother me too much unless someone is using it as a means of control. That said, I'd be wary dating someone from a wealthy family as they likely exploited workers to get their wealth.

Ratatouillesque · 26-30, F

@basilfawlty89 Not sure about exploitment of workers some are crazy hard working entrepeuners but I get it.

basilfawlty89 · 31-35, M

@Ratatouillesque I'm very much a socialist and see private ownership of the means of production as theft from the working class and commons.

Ratatouillesque · 26-30, F

@basilfawlty89 i see.

Mrsbetweenfatandfit · 26-30, F

That aspect personally didn’t bother me. I don’t like when people are overly flashy with money. I can appreciate being proud and excited to afford things long awaited. But I never thought it felt tasteful to brag or make a show. If you two enjoy each other’s company and you talk about all the things you do share in common. I think the only worry then would be yourself to create a division over income. If it bothers you so much you can’t feel confident in yourself around them, as much of a shame that would seem you need to be with someone who’s success makes you feel proud not small.

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