Gettyimages.com/A young couple sitting on a porch step surrounded by moving boxes. They are taking a break from moving into their new home, drinking a bottle of soda or beer. The man is African American and the woman is mixed race black and Caucasian.
During my single years, I dated all sorts of guys—I’m talking different personalities, professions, backgrounds, religions, physical appearances, and more. But one of the most interesting dynamics for me to observe was how dating wealthy versus not-so-wealthy (and even broke) men was different. The truth is that, I never felt very comfortable when a man would spend a lot of money on our first couple of dates. I wouldn’t necessarily say that they were trying to buy my affection, but what I will say is that, money and nice things create a sense of excitement and that excitement can be…confusing. It can create a false sense of excitement for the person, when really, you’re just excited to be having the private chef’s dinner at one of the most exclusive restaurants in the city, on a rooftop. I’ve now been with a boyfriend for over five years and we were, for the better part of the start of that, broke. I think it was good for our relationship, though. Here is why your relationship may have a better chance if you start out broke.
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You’ll need to get along in a small apartment
If you live together, you’ll likely share a small space. And if you can get along when you share a small space, you can probably get along under most circumstances. I mean…anyone can get along in a mansion. It takes a strong couple to be happy in a studio apartment.
