Will you begin to lose respect for your husband if he begins to seriously financially struggle?

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molonski2 · Accepted Answer

It would very much depend to most as to how he lost this money , poor overly aggressive decisions , gambling , drug dealing , illegal activities stuff like this could never be forgiven , and naturally respect would be lost.

Too bullish expectation , lack of common business sense , all these issues would mean respect vastly lost. When I was in business , over the years I was offered all sorts of stuff , you must always know where to draw the line. And legality is a big part of that , no one wants a crook , there is nothing worse.

Also the appearance of strangely unaudited amounts of cash , this is also a red flag.

You earn respect , its easily lost , could be just a couple of poor decisions.

NathanDavis · Accepted Answer

more than respect... it is about decision making, you don't struggle financially for no reason, and usually not so unexpectedly

if someone starts a series of terrible decisions, and also does not address them properly and not timely

and with it, you endanger the stability of your own marriage and/or family... then why would they expect their spouse to be thrilled about it

but if you want to make it about respect, would you respect yourself if you promised to be the provider and then go against that promise and fail them miserably?

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

No, I wouldn't lose respect for my partner if he began to struggle financially. But I would like to get to the root of the problem and help him navigate it. Is he spending too much money on unnecessary things?

Does he have a drinking of gambling problem I don't know about? It's all about communicating with him to find out how to fix this because it has an impact on us as a couple as well. Did he lose his job and was too ashamed to tell me?

I would hope he would be honest and we can work on it together ❤️ I would hate to think he couldn't come to me for fear I would judge or belittle him. That's not what partnership is about

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

No, shit happens. As long as he’s still actively working on bettering his finances, being proactive and working hard then he’s all good. I’ll only lose respect if he starts being lazy, finding excuses or is being irresponsible with money.

AviatorTom · Answer

I hope not. That's the time when partnership should work the best, to help get out of the financial troubles.

sawno · Answer

Girls who would leave over difficult circumstances are not worth dating. But I do agree it should not be blatently the guys fault. If he was irresponsible and an unreliable partner I totally get that she leaves, but if its over an economic crisis for example or just some bad luck she should stay.

CarolinaGirl5 · Answer

Depends on the "why." If he was layer off, lost clients and revenue of business due to competition, or was injured on the job no I wouldn't lose respect. But if he makes poor financial decisions then yes I'd lose respect

Alwayreckles93 · Answer

No I will only loose respect if he quits being a believer Christian.

Lucy68 · Answer

No why would I, I would follow my wedding vows

Anonymous · Answer

Only if they refused to own it and reach out for help.

Anonymous · Answer

will you start losing respect for your wife after she gains 50 pounds after birthing 3 kids?

Samster1 · Answer

If he begins to waste the financial resource then he is doing something wrong

Samantha36 · Answer

No. As long as he doesn't lie about it.

Quigly · Answer

Women are the cause of financial struggle.

Will you begin to lose respect for your husband if he begins to seriously financially struggle?

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