Would you NOT marry someone because they don't have much money or would you choose HAPPINESS without money?

Money definately helps make life easier but loving someone unconditionally is priceless

I will go against the tide here. I would chose money. Lets be realistic shall we?. If you

are used to country club dinners, champagne and caviar, a freakin' microwaved HungryMan sandwich with some pink cheap bubbly crap is not going to be the same. When you are used to a certain standard of living, it is difficult to transition to make the jump to a modest lifestyle.

The daily frustrations of you not having money and not being able to do things will erode all the romance you guys initially have. You are used to certain expressions of romanticism (when you are rich.. you would expect your guy to take you on a cruise). A cruise down the local country road is not what you would have in mind, yet that's exactly what you would have to settle for.

There is nothing selfish about expecting higher standards and treating yourself nice.

I am in your situation but im not doubting it one bit- my husband-to-be is a mechanic and I grew up with parents who both made $$$,$$$. money isnt everything.

i think as long as your fiance loves you and has a job, even if it is at walmart- your father will come around eventually.

if your fiance doesnt have a job- light a fire under his *** and tell him to get a job. he needs to keep up his work ethic for the marriage.

You are deluding yourself.

You are choosing short-term fun over long-term happiness.

He doesn't have to be fantastically wealthy but he needs to be in a position that in the foreseeable future he will make enough money to support a family.

Does he have a decent job?

Does he have marketable skills?

What is sick is that there's a women posting above that "she's in your situation" when her husband is a mechanic.

That is a non-transferable skilled job with a decent wage.

That's the golden-bar of success in the future American economy - not "poor".

Yet she still considers herself disadvantaged because they are not wealthy.

Happiness is more important then money. Money can cause headaches and then happiness is gone. If you are happy and love each other then money can be worked out.

Good luck

Money is just a thing. I would not marry based on how much money they make.

My ex has money , I was miserable, my parents had money i was miserable .. my husband now works hard but we make ends meet and I am happier then I have ever been .. answers your question?

I would rather be poor and happy, than have lots of money and be miserable..

Although money helps somewhat...

If you have enough money to live on that's all you need. Marry him, it's not your dads choice.

With a little more looking you can find both.