Would you date a woman if she doesn’t work?

[Anonymous]

My major insecurity. I don’t work, most of my day I help my parents at home and with their business, obviously I don’t get paid because it’s a small family business. I’m 30 and I still live with my parents. They have always been very good to me and I don’t want to leave them because they are getting old and need my help. Every time the thought of dating comes to my mind, I get very discouraged because I’m unsure if this will be an issue. Any thoughts? I’d appreciate some insight. Thank you 😊

[Anonymous]

Seems to me that the issue is more one of you not being available for a relationship because you are already in one with your parents.

Its nothing to do with you not working, you do work, you just dont get paid.

You say that your parents have always been good to you, but this situation you are in isn't good for you, if they are too old to run their business and look after themselves without you then its way past time that they retired and the resources tied up in that business etc should be used to give you a shot at having a life of your own.

[Anonymous]

I dated someone like this (are you her? lol), but there were other circumstances as well. Date yes. With that current situation, it doesn't sound like you need to work (and your parents let you stay for free), and they also need you there. So that's understandable. Now if circumstances change, and the relationship progressed, then what? That's when things matter more. But you'll cross that bridge when you get there. I wouldn't worry too much. You simply explain the situation briefly, like you have here.

[wa1t1ngFuture]

Regarding you, it depends on what country you live in, some countries have different cultures, there are countries where the majority of women are only housewives and there are also countries where majority of women also work. but I don't want it if my wife doesn't make money..

[Avicenna]

TBH, this particular situation would be a big problem for almost any guy who wants a relationship with you with the thought of eventually getting married. For casual dating, it probably wouldn’t be an issue.
thing is, you’re actually working, but you aren’t getting paid wages, and that’s what the problem is.

[SlothySlob]

Maybe I have a narrow view on this, but I feel like it's more acceptable for a woman to not have any serious work experience. Then again, in some sense you are working.
I think that to some men, especially your age or older, would consider being with you more attractive, knowing how family oriented you are.

I think for you, the best would be if the guy moves into your parents house, or in the neighborhood.

[Creampiekarl420]

That’s actually a rule of mine I don’t date women who don’t work or that I work with ( I’m too professional) she has to at least show a willingness to work ( this rule varies from personality to personality) women who know how to be wives don’t need to work they can but don’t need to

[DarkWinterNights]

In that situation it wouldn’t bother me. I help my parents out at well, they’re in their 70’s and my dad has heart issues so I do all the physical work around the house and help them with rent.

[Aakash_Hangargi]

There are lots of people who would like to marry a girl who would be a home maker and in today's terms house manager 😆

[exitseven]

You need to be more ambitious if you want a different kind of life.

[Wise4myage]

Probably not, unless she was actively looking for a job.

[Hulk30]

yea but i'd need her to to contribute to the relationship

[Berethor]

Most men don't care about a woman's money.

[jahaims]

I would in some situations, but not in this one.

[This_Is_My_Opinion8]

Honestly no I would not.

[Fuentes]

If she's not lazy and ignorant

[Anonymous]

How comes you don't want a job of your own?

[Anonymous]

I would still date you. Darling 😘

[Abdulwahh]

Yes why