My friend has just begun his first year of law school, and because I am thirsty for knowledge, I requested that he teach me one cool thing a day. Yesterday, he told me about a case he was learning about. Whether it was a hypothetical situation or not, it still tugged at my hopelessly romantic heart strings.
To summarize:
A loving couple decided to go to law school together. The guy not only paid for his own tuition, but also put his girlfriend through school. This guy was dedicated to his girlfriend, that's for sure. Things went sour, however, when the girl broke up with her boyfriend mere seconds after receiving her diploma on graduation day. The betrayed boyfriend exacted his revenge by suing his ex-gold-digging-girlfriend for all the money she owed him.
I hope he won his case, because he certainly lost his dignity. That boy got played.
Would you date someone for their money? What if it could greatly benefit the furthering of your education/career/etc.? On the flip side, would you ever pay for your SO's education?
Comments (29)
No.
NO
I wouldn't date someone for their money. I have paid to help others get through school but not because I was dating them. I think a good rule is that it's fine to accept or give money between couples as long as both of them are very very clear that the money does not come with strings. You should never give someone you are dating money unless you can honestly say to yourself that if they leave you and hook up with someone else you will not regret having helped them out. I help people when I feel like I should. Education is very important and it's always worth spending money on. If I helped a boyfriend out I would be happy I had done it even if he dumped me. I would be happy about helping make his life better. Giving with strings attached is like trying to buy another human being it is just plain wrong.
No.
Well...
(haha, no, kidding. it was just that everyone so far has gone "NO")
but career advancement is different from money. i might date someone if it helped me up the corporate ladder, but i'd make sure the person knew it probably wouldn't evolve into a relationship.
No.
However, for a 1981 Ford stepside right rear fender, I'd seriously consider it.
No way.
i can't learn to love a guy or love one i can't love.
what a jerk girlfriend. Poor guy- he was totally fooled by her. I would never EVER date someone for their money.
Quite sad that this happens often.
Yeah I would pay for my SO's education. And yes, I would date for money only when I'm old, tired, divorced and pumped out a few kids. For now it's sooo clear I DO NOT marry and never did date for money. Just tired of broke fools that if my marriage didn't work, I'd date for money.
Never.Â
If I were to be quite rich, I would not show my wealth of nor be illustrious in my spending whilst looking for a love. Those men who think their having a flashy car and big house are going to get them much are seriously wrong. Oh, why yes they'll get something flashy alright. A beautiful woman,and with expensive tastes. But when the money leaves so shall the girl.I look for wealth of the heart not the wallet.Never.
Please, all women, say yes.
@xsPoNgEs_go_SQUISHx13@xanga - you were ALMOST honest.
@joycemiles@xanga - why aren't you saying yes?
Well, you see, I would. and I'm willing to bet other people would too, depending on how much. everyone has a price. I hate to think of the world in such jaded terms, but I've seen way too many things this early in my lifetime that can prove this to be the rule rather than the exception.
Nevaaaaa
LOL. what? how can you be so dumb as to do that? unles you're married you realy shouldn't do that!
Absolutely not.
money is definitely a bonus. but i could never learn to love someone who was a total asshat just because he had money.
no, i wouldn't date someone just for their money. i can earn it on my own. it would definitely be a plus if he is financially stable.
No, Still no, and Never!
yes only because i like nice things and diamond rings
he can sue her for fraud. would i commit fraud? no. unless i knew i could get away with it......
@typical_tiffany@xanga - im glad some women are at least admitting to it. lol. on the flip side i would never date a girl that view relationships as a business. i think its wrong to use someone's feelings like that.
@Gerald_Washington@xanga - I really wouldn't. It might sound tempting to you, but I seriously am not swayed by money to date a guy. Is that weird?