Show Me the Money

Money, of course, is said to make the world go round; it is also said to be the root of all evil; again, it is said you can't take it with you. So, how much importance should we place on money in our relationships.

I feel, of course, that it depends upon what type of relationship you are talking about. However, for the sake of brevity, let's stick to long-term, romantic relationships, ones headed for marriage.

I am not a money person, persay. I don't mean that I don't care about it, my debts, my needs and such; I simply mean that money does not do much for me as far as my caring about it. However, I do know that it can be an important factor in relationships. The biggest thing I see is that it becomes a very important issue if both people in the relationship don't feel the same about it. For a person such as myself, getting involved with someone who thinks money is truly the end-all for everything is going to simply make us both very miserable down the road. The way we view money as a couple will determine how we handle any financial problems that show up down the road. These could include: vacations, home financing, retirement, and simple day-to-day expenses such as groceries. Two people who view finances in a similar fashion are much more likely to succeed long-term than two who don't.

As always, I look forward to your comments, Scott