In today's fast-paced society, it's common for many people to want to become a "finished product" before diving into a relationship.

Understandably, people want to become financially stable before settling down with someone, especially given the high costs of living in the UK and most parts of the world.

But does it really matter how much money you've saved up in your bank account before pursuing a relationship?

Are you not missing out on the opportunity of building a life together with a potential life partner if you choose to work on your personal goals and career aspirations first and above all else?

A fulfiling relationship is more about the journey than the destination.

When we graduated from University, Anna landed a job quickly.

Gabes was only able to secure his first job after two months.

Anna's faith in Gabes during those two months of unemployment remained unwavering.

Meanwhile, Gabes didn't let the situation hinder his pursuit of the relationship.

In our early days as a couple, Anna's job as a saleswoman meant she earned more because of commissions.

For the entirety of our dating life and the first six years of our marriage, she was consistently earning more than Gabes.

We understand that these things don't fit the conventional moulds of what men and women should be, yet our relationship endured and continues to endure. We didn't and don't subscribe to traditional gender roles.

Today, we continuously push each other to increase our earning potential.

We're now earning roughly the same amount, thanks to our dedication, hard work, and support for each other.

For us who got married at a young age, it doesn't matter who earns more. We believe that our union is allowing us to build wealth together.

We're far more fulfiled knowing we're both contributing to our collective financial success than if our financial stability relied solely on one person's shoulders.

Should we have financial difficulties along the road, we know we're going to figure it out together.

Financially speaking, we're nowhere near where we want to be yet. But we know we're heading there and we're happy we're doing it together.

The journey is what truly brings us closer together and shapes our relationship. It weaves us into a tapestry of shared successes and failures.

So, we're not too focused on the finish line. Instead, we savour every moment and find joy in the path we share.

The Bottomline

In relationships, it's not about reaching a destination but embracing the process of arriving together.

Despite societal pressures, focusing on personal and professional growth shouldn't hinder the pursuit of a fulfiling relationship.

By supporting each other through ups and downs, couples can build a strong foundation for shared success, regardless of financial circumstances.

Cherish the moments and experiences that shape your lives and union along the way instead of fixating on the end goal.

What's the most fulfilling part of building a life with your significant other? How important is money for you at the beginning of your relationship? We'd like to hear your thoughts and experiences, so please leave a comment below!

Keep reading here to discover why we believe money shouldn't be the only consideration in dating.

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