Would you marry for money?

Depends how financially desperate I was. Living in a car or under a bridge? And if I liked him. Yes of course. If not in desperate straights probably not.

hmmmm, no I wouldn't. However, a woman who marries for money is called unprincipled,but never the less, a wife. A woman who doesn't marry for money, but sleeps with men for money, is called a prostitute. Doesn't seem fair.

Having experienced my idea of the 'real thing' the very notion makes me feel decidedly squeamish.

merlotgran,

A loveless marriage must be hard work so it seems that your friend earned the wealth she inherited from her husband.

She can now look for love.

I am single, and am happy to remain that way. But I can understand that some people might marry for reasons other than love - and as long as they like and respect each other well enough then I can't see a problem with it.

Maybe it is easier when one gets older and the need for passion and sex lessens a bit? Having said that it is perfectly possible to have great sex with someone you aren't in love with (in my experience....from a VERY long time ago!!)

not in the past but if I met someone now who was wealthy and interesting yes I would

When I found myself single in my forties I said to myself that I would find myself a man with money so I didn't have to worry any more. Of course, the only wealthy men I met were repulsive and I then found the love of my life. We don't have much, a roof over our heads and enough to eat, but I'm so happy. It's our twentieth wedding anniversary this year. Money would be lovely, but love is better.

I have married twice for love and look where that got me !!!!!!!!

When I was younger I would of said definitely not but older and wiser now and not looking at retirement unfortunately until the age of 67 due to changes in pension scheme I would certainly consider it money doesn't bring you happiness but it can make looking for it great fun

No. My sister is married to a very wealthy man. Yes, she has the money to do virtually whatever she wants, but she's very very unhappy.

harrigran nailed it.

Agreed Eloethan
I can see why some women marry for a comfortable lifestyle if they like the man.
Nobody has to be besotted.

No. Money wouldn't make up for a loveless relationship. But being poor for any length of time is quite a strain on even a loving relationship.

'Love' is a strange thing. Judging by the number of younger, attractive women who marry aging celebrities, money would appear to play a disproportionate part in this emotion!

Stop MissAdventure I'm now feeling quite queasy

That lip always looks like it'd be quite slimy..

No amount of money or alcohol could ever make Donald Trump attractive....those little hands, and pouting lower lip.

I've a man who would probably marry me, come to think of it, but I find him physically repulsive, and I think he would prefer someone more glam than me. I expect he thinks "beggars can't be choosers".
Anyway, he hasn't the type of money I need.

Yes, if he turned a blind to me taking a gorgeous lover!

Money has a way of adding beer goggles and ironing out a few creases. I wouldn't discount it.

I don't know anyone who has married for money but I do know some who have stayed in a marriage that was far from ideal because they had a very good lifestyle and wouldn't give it up. I couldn't and wouldn't do that.

Very good point. People put up with all sorts, rather than be lonely.

But if I was lonely I might consider that anyway regardless of his money.

If he was a lovely man, treated me well and we were good friends...........

Maybe

I suppose your friend was lucky she didn't marry him for love, then, Liz?