Hooking up for the money, worth it?

[Megalomaniac]

So I am talking to my sister yesterday about how I hate money. She is 34 and has been single most of her life. About 3 years ago she moved in with a guy and now they split bills. He makes more than her but they both pull their weight and she tells me how big of difference it has been having two incomes. It almost makes it worth it to tolerate someone even if they are perfect for you just to live the better lifestyle. Does anyone else agree?

 

[nycgirl]

I would get a 2nd and, if necessary, a 3rd job before I did that or get a roommate. I'm not "playing house" for the hell of it.

 

[chefbone]

It may be worth it. Are they a "couple"? If they are not, one drunken night could make things very complicated!!!

 

[GoldenDelicious]

hang on, is there sex or not? and if so, is it to satify a mutual need, or is she puttin gup with it?

personally, im with nyc.

 

[Megalomaniac]

Ya they are a couple, probably not the ideal couple but they both get along and meet each others needs for the time being. That is what I'm saying, they make it work for the benefit of each other. I'm not talking two rednecks hooking up to buy a big screen for their trailier here. My sis has a PHD and he has two.

 

[Megalomaniac]

I would get a 2nd and, if necessary, a 3rd job before I did that or get a roommate. I'm not "playing house" for the hell of it.

I understand your point but here is my angle. With my job I am never around, when I am I don't have a lot of time to focus on a relationship. It seems kind of stupid for me to eat all the costs of living(nice place, nice car, nice stuff) when I don't use them very much. On the other hand I do want them there when I am around. I have great health beni's, get paid more when married, get better tax breaks, and many other benefits for someone else. Does any of this change the picture?

 

[nycgirl]

Ya they are a couple, probably not the ideal couple but they both get along and meet each others needs for the time being. That is what I'm saying, they make it work for the benefit of each other. I'm not talking two rednecks hooking up to buy a big screen for their trailier here. My sis has a PHD and he has two.

I still wouldn't "play house." I definitely wouldn't be in a relationship with someone that wasn't "Ideal" for me so I can double my savings. I can survive on my own. If that means making sacrifices, so be it.

Why not just get a roommate?

 

[chefbone]

I understand your point but here is my angle. With my job I am never around, when I am I don't have a lot of time to focus on a relationship. It seems kind of stupid for me to eat all the costs of living(nice place, nice car, nice stuff) when I don't use them very much. On the other hand I do want them there when I am around. I have great health beni's, get paid more when married, get better tax breaks, and many other benefits for someone else. Does any of this change the picture?

I'll be there one day. I'm glad I'm not locked into a relationship now because I probably wouldn't go as far as I want to within the ARMY.

 

[biteme]

No. I want to keep my options open. I wouldn't marry for money either. What a disgrace.

 

[Megalomaniac]

I still wouldn't "play house." I definitely wouldn't be in a relationship with someone that wasn't "Ideal" for me so I can double my savings. I can survive on my own. If that means making sacrifices, so be it.

Why not just get a roommate?

Definitely an option but if I am going to make the sacrifice my question is why not go all the way. I don't mean just grab someone, obviously they need to be somewhat compatible with me. I just saying why not take the chance, in this day it just seems like that is what people do. Those who don't have to swim up stream it seems.