We Complicate Love, But Maybe It Should Be Simple
My sis-in-law asked me once, “would you prefer a partner with a compatible personality or a partner with money?”
“Personality,” I replied. It was a no-brainer to me. I was an idealist and admittedly more romantic than I let on.
My brother was right there beside her, and she said she would pick the one with money — with more than a hint of regret in her voice.
“Money makes everything easier,” she explained her answer.
This was years ago, but I never forgot that moment. Partly because I perceived that she hurt my brother, and partly because it went against my idea of love. If you love someone because they have money, do you love them or do you love money?
Was I naive? Was she right?
I guess we just have different opinions about love. I’m old school. I believe that a couple can come together to overcome hardship. Coincidentally, that’s what my brother and sister-in-law ended up doing.
I think love is simple, or can be simple. But we complicated love with expectations and materialism. Now it affects how we view and approach relationships.
