Do you think that people should only marry those of equal social and economic status?

[Sun_Kim-Ai]

At the risk of sounding like an hypocrite - I'm the son of an industrial who married the daughter of another industrial - I don't believe so.
Sure, the equality of economic availabilities can make so that no spouse tries exploit/control the other, but I think that mutual trust and a deep bond are the most important things.
What about you?

[AmandaYVR]

I think you addressed it beautifully in your write-up. I agree with you. 💯
Disparities are difficult. Problems will either crop at the beginning or eventually.
But otoh, people generally can feel when they are loved for who they are not what they have. There's no science to this, it's complicated, but I prefer love marriages over any of convenience of practicality. Those many could be a combination of both. But shhh, that's too dark, let's no speak of it...

[Xoxocutekitty]

I think even excess money can create problems.

Everyone in their relationship can know the struggles of the spender/saver dynamics. Having wealth gaps can exacerbate this, where someone is either ×10 wastefully spending or wastefully scrooging time resources.

I think as long as both parties have similar mentalities it can work out (what is our lifestyle, who foots what, are both parties being generous within their own means, are both parties working toward bettering the future). This also means coming together and agreeing on the hard stuff like generational inheritance, will and estate distribution, and debt management.

[rabbitzzz]

That sounds like old days when princesses were betrothed to princes.
Most rich man will be happy to marry a good looking girl, with half decent behavior. Even if she is dirt poor.

[Leonharted]

I say this from the bottom of my heart:

I don't care who you marry, or your reasons for marrying them.

[Anonymous]

Current men and women are simply chasing wealthy candidates for marriage. For example, one of my lycee teachers was married to a regular housekeeper. Yes, the woman was a teacher, her husband a cleaner. moreover, they were very happy. If there is true love, the economic and social situation is nothing. Today, people marry not for love, but for show and money. That's why they get divorced the next day. 😂

[Subarugirl]

No, people should be able to marry whom ever they chose as long as it is between two consenting adults.

[awkward_author]

I don't think status matters in a relationship as long as the important boxes are checked.

[Caramelpie]

Yes, it is true to some point but doesn’t mean it will always be a healthy marriage.

[ChrisMaster69]

No not at all

[TrueConfection]

Definitely not.

[Gwenhwyfar]

I agree with you

[jahaims]

Nope

[clubmanager]

That would be better