‘Til DEBT do us part …
This is really funny but it’s a reality. I came across this phrase in a book about managing finances. The author also mentioned that 56% of all divorces are a result of financial tension in the home by the Gallup Poll.
I guess, as singles we should be good stewards of our resources. Let us not join those 56% and add to it... Let’s save money and be content with what we have. It is important to know and get what we need and not what we want. Be debt-free! It’s liberating!
I’ve seen couples getting married just to find out that their partner has been drowning in debt. Don’t marry someone who has overwhelming debt unless you want to be a hero or you can afford to pay his or her debt in the name of love. But who would want to end up paying debt for the rest of his or her life, end up in jail… or dying and in debt? Remember that conjugality does not only include asset but liabilities as well. It’s always better to be wise. So, do you think it is a good idea to conduct a “silent” credit investigation or check on your partner first before considering marriage? Hmmm… What do you think? :-)
2 comments:
Yes debt indeed can put so much strain in a realtionship not to mention it could destroy a seemingly good begining! As far as spying on the one u r dating?? well I wouldn't necessarily call it spying I'd call it screening and there so many discreet ways of doing it professionally and not be invasive on his or her privacy! you can begin by asking his/her stand on debt management and how to manage finances and waht are his/her goals in life?. After all u have to talk about these stuff in order to prepare for the future including having children. Sooner or later the truth will come out and you can make a dicision thereafter. Remember, love shud not be soley be based on feelings. It is a combination of both intellectual decision and the desire to succeed in life at all aspect if u can!
Yes debt indeed can put so much strain in a realtionship not to mention it could destroy a seemingly good begining! As far as spying on the one u r dating?? well I wouldn't necessarily call it spying I'd call it screening and there so many discreet ways of doing it professionally and not be invasive on his or her privacy! you can begin by asking his/her stand on debt management and how to manage finances and waht are his/her goals in life?. After all u have to talk about these stuff in order to prepare for the future including having children. Sooner or later the truth will come out and you can make a dicision thereafter. Remember, love should not soley be based on feelings. It is a combination of both intellectual decision and the desire to succeed in life at all aspect if u can!
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