Love, money or companionship?

United States
June 29, 2008 11:32pm CST
Do you think that saying is true. First time you marry for Love. Second time you marry for money. Third time for companionship. From what I can see from all the older wiser people I know I think this is true. I think we get to a certain age and its all about companionship heck with the rest.
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@katsmeow1213 (28717)
• United States
30 Jun 08
It must be true. I'm in my first marriage. We are dang poor so I didn't marry for money. He works 50-60 hours a week, so I have no companionship. Must be I love him and didn't care about the rest... although some days I wonder if that's even the case
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@squaretile (3778)
• Singapore
30 Jun 08
sometimes I think that if I married again it would be for money. haha. but then again there would have to be love and companionship just that there would have to be the additional element of money. but the ironic thing is that probably only young girls get away with marrying for money since old money loves youth haha. but all throughout, if there is no love (which to me ties in very closely with companionship) then marriage can be at torture then why get married at all?
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• India
30 Jun 08
I don't personally believe in this. I think most of the people in our country will also not believe in this statement. We believe that marriage is a bond which lasts for an entire lifetime. It's not like clothes which should be replaced with a new one when the previous one gets old.
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@SHAMRACK (8576)
• India
30 Jun 08
Dear friend, I hope if one gets the proper love in the first marriage next money and campanionship are least bothered. Hence I feel love if got it sincere and if give more sincerity by both I hope next marriage is not even thought of. Money comes from greed and wants, campanionship is another taste of human not be alone for that marriage is not necessary. Hence I feel love has a prominent role to establish a long run marriage.
@summta (65)
• China
30 Jun 08
I married for love, so my marriage makkes me very happy.
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• Philippines
30 Jun 08
the reason to marry is because of love whether it is for the first, second time, third time or so on and so forth...never for money...companionship and money is just the bonus part..if the one you marry is rich then you have money, if married people get old their husband/wife will be their companion...that's why marriage is for the mature ones... :)
@fwidman (11514)
• United States
30 Jun 08
First time it was for love. That was early 20's/ Second time, around 50, same reason, love. Anyone that marries for money is a fool. Yes, as we age, companionship becomes the most important part, but love is right up there with it on equal footing :)
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@avidwhit (1492)
• Mexico
30 Jun 08
If you married for love the first time, then you have had love. Then marry for money, then you have money. I suppose what is missing is someone to share the love and money with. I personally think most all these wise tails have some truth behind them. This one makes sense thats for sure. Who wants to grow old alone? Great post. :)
@avidwhit (1492)
• Mexico
9 Jul 08
Thanks for number five! I really enjoy this saying! This is the first time I heard it, but it sticks in my mind and I reflect back on it almost dialy. :)