When it comes to choosing between financial security and love, it’s a hard decision to make. Some would argue that money is not as important as love, but others feel that financial stability is the key. But as far as I'm concerned, I think that the two go together. I can't choose one over the other because I believe that both are integral to living a happy life.
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Growing up, I saw examples of both sides. I knew people who had financial security but no real love in their relationships, and others who had love but struggled to make ends meet. They all had different problems, and that helped me to understand that having one without the other is not enough.
Let me start with financial security. Of course, having money brings comfort. It allows you to live without worrying about how to pay for basic needs like food, rent, and healthcare. It just makes you feel more secure, like you can take care of emergencies and you have a future to plan for. When there’s financial stability, you can enjoy life more because you’re not constantly stressed about money. I’ve seen people who are financially secure live comfortably, but I’ve also noticed that if there’s no love in their life, they feel empty inside. Money can’t buy happiness, and it definitely can’t buy love.
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However, love is not something that can be bought with money. Love makes you feel safe, cared for, and connected. It provides happiness and warmth that not amount of money can. When you’re with someone you love, you feel supported through the ups and downs of life. You can tell them your fears, your dreams, your joys. Love is what life is all about, and it is the basis of a solid relationship.
However, love alone isn’t always enough either. I see some people that love each other very much, but they are not financially stable and that adds a lot of stress. When you’re constantly worrying about bills, debt, and making ends meet, it puts a strain on even the strongest relationships. No matter how much love there is, if the stress of financial instability gets too much, it can lead to frustration and even fights. It’s hard to fully enjoy love when you’re stressed about how you’re going to get through the next month financially.
That's why I think that money and love are both important. They balance each other out. If you have all the money in the world, but don't have love, then the money seems useless. What is the good of all the comfort if you do not have someone to share it with. But on the other hand if you love but lack financial stability, the pressure eventually takes it's toll on the relationship. You need both to feel secure, happy.
I’ve seen firsthand that when both love and financial security are present in a relationship, it creates a strong foundation. You can enjoy the best of both worlds. You feel emotional security with love, and financial security with money. Together, they make life better. Not that one is better than the other, but that there should be a balance between the two.
I guess in the long run, love and financial stability is two sides to the same coin. You need both to truly be happy and secure. Without love, financial stability feels empty. Without financial security, love can be overshadowed by stress. That’s why, for me, both are equally important, and I wouldn’t want to choose one over the other. They go together, and combined they make a good life.
This post was inspired by the #inleo community and my entry to the #septemberinleo monthly prompt day 18. Feel free to check it out and participate.