CAN A RELATIONSHIP SURVIVE IF THE MAN IS BROKE?

Hello people welcome to another segment of Elcrema Sunday Love Special; the topic for discussion today is whether a relationship can be successful if the man is broke.

Drama and I (Shawn) are going to bare our minds on this topic, and as usual, your thoughts are highly important.

First, let’s read what Drama has to say

Drama

Good day guys. How have you all been? As always, its a pleasure to be here, and discuss another important subject. Now, can a relationship survive if the man is broke? I think it can, but for this to be, he must be with the right woman, and the relationship must be built on what I call, ‘the 3 cardinals of a successful relationships’. They are; love, absolute trust, and understanding. If these are in place, there is no stopping a relationship from being successful, no matter what challenge it faces…even if the man goes broke. Let me throw some light on these 3 cardinals.

LOVE

When two people who truly want to be together are in a relationship, the relationship tends to stand the test of time, but when you enter a relationship because you hope to gain financially or otherwise, the moment the money stops flowing in, trouble sets in. This is The reason it is essentially vital that people go into a relationship only with people they love genuinely. One way of knowing if the love is real is when it’s selfless.

ABSOLUTE TRUST

Trust in a relationship is not achieved overnight; it is built over a period of time. In other words, for your partner to trust you fully, you must have proven to her that you’re deserving of it. How can you achieve this?—by being honest and open about yourself and your finances from the very beginning of the relationship.  This comes in useful at hard times because one of the reasons most women quit a relationship the moment their man stops standing up to his financial responsibilities isn’t because they do not love the man, but because they have a hard time believing the man is actually broke. In fact, some women think the man is just being stingy, but when the trust has been established, you find that the woman in love sticks around by her man and helps him back to his feet.

UNDERSTANDING

Understanding in a relationship is just as important as love; it is a necessary ingredient that helps preserve a relationship. Sometimes, two people can be in love, and still have problems because they do not understand themselves. Understanding in a relationship is the same as knowing that in a relationship challenges will arise; finances will dry up, physical beauty will fade, your partner isn’t perfect, and choosing to remain in a relationship with him/ her. When a man dates a woman who possesses this quality, an empty pocket cannot make him single again. This is why it is very vital that people are  more careful in choosing relationship partners.

Finally, I want to enjoin more women to be understanding and supportive of the men; look beyond the present and know that every situation is salvageable. That he’s broke today doesn’t mean he will be broke tomorrow; all he needs is your support and love to get through the trying times. And to those women who have stuck it out with their man through the difficult times, you are all wonderful! Men, work hard to retain your dignity and place in your relationships by assuming your responsibilities as a man. Women know times get rough; they just need to see you making an effort.

Click below to read Shawn’s opinion on the matter.