If money wasn't an issue..

[Dee]

My step dad makes quite a bit of money as a radiologist and we're not poor, so... Well, in any case, he's still a shit-headed snot and very stingy about his money. He acts like we've got none and accuses us of wasting it when we're really not. I'm one of the most frugal people I know (and my friends who don't have money spend more money than I do).

The point I'm trying to make here is that money may make some things easier, but it really just depends on the person. You can have money and still be a complete prick about it. Or you can be the opposite. Same goes if you don't have money. Some people with money still find a way to be happy in a relationship and others tend to let the fact that they don't have any cash get to them.

 

[blakstang98]

Do you think that this is a deciding factor in most relationships as of today whether or not folks can hack it? or do you think it's other problems that cause it..

Nope, not at all. As I've already stated, most relationships that are in disarray are in an unhappy state for other reasons than financial. To think of a couple off the top of my head, a lack of being able to co-exist with one another and infidelity. Of the 50% divorce rate in America, I'd be willing to bet that about only 5% of them were for financial woes, the rest being the aforementioned 2, with maybe a small percentage of other things.

 

[Sum1sgruj]

Money revolves around everything unfortuntely, but as far as relationships go.. way bak when, it was normal for a woman to b a housewife and the man work. Now, woman have put their foot in their mouth and work also. Nowadays tho, its practically a requirement. Its easier to hav support from a wife than being on your own. Everything is too expensive for one person to handle. You need a partner whether its a friend or wife. Money doesn't make a relationship.. but it keeps you thriving and so they go hand I hand.

If money wasn't an issue all would b good// unless the other person is just a pain in the ass lol

 

[Mitsuki]

I think you are missing the point. I'm not saying if everyone had mass amounts of money, I'm just saying, what if in a relationship, you had just enough at all times to not have to worry about debt/mortgages/food/taxes/monthly bills/doctor bills/gas/car tuneups/house renovations (say broken toilet)/Car Payments/... List goes on.

There we go, you just hit the nail on the head regarding this particular topic. I get the fact that a lot of it has to do with the individual's personalities and how they handle the issues. But I also do believe money issues (as listed above) is the catalyst for a stressful relationship a lot of the times - based on what I've seen and noticed. It doesn't help if both people aren't willing to be a team, whether this is due to their lifestyle or personalities. But when two people do have the right mindset to make a relationship work, put financial issues in the equation and realistically, it will still stress out the couples. This doesn't mean that the couples can't handle the problems - they're just stressed, the relationship aren't looking too good some days, but overall they always overcome any given situation.

I do have to say that sometimes I think a little bit of stress is good for a relationship as well, because this gives couples a chance to learn how to be a team and seek ways to resolve their problems. But it becomes unfortunate when things doesn't work out, whether it's for financial reasons or whatever problems it may be.

 

[l•lMISTl•l]

If it's not money, then there are going to be other issues like the personalities of the couple and habits that each of them have. There could also be arguments over silly things which could get serious if they can't handle it. Money would lighten the load a little, but that's just a bit. I'm sure other things would arise.

I gotta agree with what she said. If money was not a problem then something else would be. Somethings always going to come up no matter what. Its just how life is I guess...

 

[GalaxyFlare]

Ask yourself, have you ever lost your cell phone and been without internet? ... Makes you feel crazy.

I dont even have a mobile phone.........but no internet is a problem with how integrated we are these days.

I re-read the OP...........are you talking about the elimination of money as a factor or just the abundant and required amount to live comfortably? A legalitarian society has no real form of currency to speak of, but if you are just saying money as a whole is there when you need it then IDK if the question is relevant?

Would we work for our the stuff we wanted instead of working for money for the stuff we wanted or needed?

With out money as a factor there a lot of things that can drive couple apart many and sundry personality clashes, custody battles, parents, styles of parenting, religious beliefs......but in this world money is the most powerful factor so its not surprise its the reason most couple are driven apart.

 

[Shu]

Sigh, think.. If you both don't have jobs and you are both strapped for cash. Will a relationship work? In a day where everything is bigger greater better... that's what I'm getting at. I don't think folks can make it.. that's what I'm getting at to reiterate myself.