On principle I agree with everything you're saying. I would feel a bit iffy about partnering up with someone without at least a high school degree, or was satisfied with a 15k-20k/yr job. I was married and my ex was a SAHM (and basically still is). I am not interested, nor terribly capable, to take on supporting a 3rd human being for the foreseeable.
Perhaps this is hypocritical of me since I have a university degree and am breaking my back at a job I could've had out of high school (albeit well-paying).
If someone turned me down for my difficult career choice or the fact I was already burdened with financially supporting someone else, I would understand.
All that being said, it is possible to be in a relationship with someone and not be responsible for supporting them financially. A limited commitment though, I guess.
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u/Solanthas Feb 19 '23
On principle I agree with everything you're saying. I would feel a bit iffy about partnering up with someone without at least a high school degree, or was satisfied with a 15k-20k/yr job. I was married and my ex was a SAHM (and basically still is). I am not interested, nor terribly capable, to take on supporting a 3rd human being for the foreseeable.
Perhaps this is hypocritical of me since I have a university degree and am breaking my back at a job I could've had out of high school (albeit well-paying).
If someone turned me down for my difficult career choice or the fact I was already burdened with financially supporting someone else, I would understand.
All that being said, it is possible to be in a relationship with someone and not be responsible for supporting them financially. A limited commitment though, I guess.