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18-10-2010, 03:31 PM
Kazikurai is quite spot-on! It's not so much of a joke as one might view it to be, because the choice of a spouse which is undertaken from the "value" perspective really does contribute significantly to your long-term wealth (and health, I should say!).
When there is alignment of monetary goals between spouses, there exists a climate where savings and investment choices can be made free of squabbling and disagreements, which enhances the marriage experience. Also, there has to be inherent and implicit trust between husband and wife in the managing of monies. These all contribute (but do not guarantee) a happy and successful marriage.
Sadly, the key and number one reason why marriages fall apart is due to money issues. It is difficult for a marriage to work if one is a saver while the other is a profligate spender; or if one loves branded goods while the other buys bargain items from the nearest wet market. These examples may sound extreme, but they illustrate how one should go about choosing a spouse which aligns to their own monetary beliefs and lifestyle.
When there is alignment of monetary goals between spouses, there exists a climate where savings and investment choices can be made free of squabbling and disagreements, which enhances the marriage experience. Also, there has to be inherent and implicit trust between husband and wife in the managing of monies. These all contribute (but do not guarantee) a happy and successful marriage.
Sadly, the key and number one reason why marriages fall apart is due to money issues. It is difficult for a marriage to work if one is a saver while the other is a profligate spender; or if one loves branded goods while the other buys bargain items from the nearest wet market. These examples may sound extreme, but they illustrate how one should go about choosing a spouse which aligns to their own monetary beliefs and lifestyle.
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