Romantic Love: a Set Up for Couples

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Romantic love is a form of deception for couples. The easiest way to love someone is when there is no doubt that the person in question is not lazy, and can financially provide for every need and most wants. My mom has a friend, Maggie. Maggie told her when she went to college that if she wanted to live a good life, a life of privilege and a life with financial security, that she should find a man majoring in something that would earn him a nice salary. When my mom’s friend would go to a party, she would question a guy of his future career plan. If Maggie didn’t like what he had to say, she would walk away. For example, she would not date a guy who planned to become an educator, coach, or etc. My mom laughed at her and ended up dating and marrying a man who is a coach. Her friend married an accountant named Paul. My mom has to work very hard every day teaching math at a high school. Her friend Maggie, on the other hand, of course does not have to work if she chooses not to since her husband landed a great job at an accounting firm. Romantic love, though sought after by many young women who feel like they are approaching the age, is not a viable reason to marry a man. One of the first problems that will cause a couple to fall out of love quickly is unemployment. Once there is no money coming into a house, love will diminish. It has been my observation that love does not conquer the fact that people are unable to pay their bills and enjoy the pleasures of life. I have witnessed firsthand the problems that occur with the lack of finances. My aunt married her high school sweetheart, and has said several times that he is the only man that she has ever loved. At one time, they were expecting a baby and she was too sick to work. It just so happened that around that same time, my uncle lost his job due to cut backs. They separated for about one year after they

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