Would you date someone with nothing?

When I started dating my husband he had nothing. He lived in the house of an aunt, had not a fixed job and no money. He found a job a couple of months later and after two years he has been self employed. It's not because you have nothing that this is you will have nothing for the rest of your life. This is the right time to find a real friend or girlfriend.

My first love and I were 16 with nothing. I got a job at 17 and he did not. I got tired of him not putting in any effort to get a job. I got tired of paying for everything. When we broke up he got a job. Go figure. My husband and I started dating at 19 and we both had jobs, but not at all rich. What we have now, we built together. If I ever was to become single again (I pray not) and I became interested in someone jobless or homeless or both, it would all have to depend on the circumstances and if he was putting in any effort on trying to make a better life for himself. I learned the hard way not to fall in love with lazy jerks.

It would depend on the person. Money is not everything in life. If a person is struggling in life but at least making an honest effort to make their life better I feel as if it is ok to give them a fair chance.

Back before i married when i was dating i was still in high school so yes i dated and married someone with nothing....But that was a long time ago...We built everything that we have together... My husband worked in construction...so through the years it was either have or have not...but we always held it together...

If I really loved the person I would. they could always turn their life around.

I was with someone who had nothing, I helped him build back up and lost everything when we split. I Have again lost everything when my car broke down. I understand being with nothing and have built my way back up on more than one occasion. That being said I would have to consider why a person has lost everything and what they are doing to build themselves back up. If they have nothing and no ambition either that's not something that I would want in a partner. However if they have ambition and are trying to better themselves and their situation I would love to stand with a man who was working towards something and build it together.

I have dated people who have nothing. I don't mind it as long as they try to improve themselves and situations.

I probably would give the person a chance if actively looking for work and able and willing and treats me with respect. Although I have no interest in dating I think you will be able to find someone.

When I met my husband he didn't have his own home or a job. Those things didn't matter to me and we became a couple anyway. He had lots of debt when we met. We have been together for 7 years and it will take us one more year to pay off the debt. I have never been rich, and I didn't expect a luxurious lifestyle when my husband and I became a couple. We are still struggling to pay the bills, but things will get better when we get rid of my husband's debt.

Oh my parents would have something to say about it, especially my dad.lol But, I would.My ex was jobless and we lived with his parents when we first got married. We both got jobs very soon after though. He needs to at least have some ambition and be working hard to get out of that situation.

Sorry to hear that and I wish you well, If the person really loves someone they should stick through the good and bad times no matter what happens in their lives. If it happened to my husband and me I would still be by his side no matter what.

I'm sorry you experienced this bad things... If you don't mind, please let me know why she left you after you give everything? Is she your wife or girlfriend? Call me weird or whatever, but I don't think man must give everything for their girlfriend ( it would be different if she is your wife already ). Relationship shouldn't be like that. If your money and materialize things talks first, yes it's possible she left you after all the fun and the party ends. I believe money is important, but it's not the number one and not the only one. Would I date someone with nothing? If he is Leonardo di Caprio on Titanic, I will . He has nothing ( in term of 'money' or pride or wealth ) but he has something that excites me .

The first serious relationship of my life was founded with me being employed and he not being. Still I moved in with him and his family, and shortly before doing that, I quit my job. I did so because that place of employment was not for me. I was working very very long hours and it was affecting my health. However, quitting that job at a time when the job market and economy was at it's lowest... well it would prove to put a damper on the budding romance. Though we survived for quite some time, and he and I did eventually find a job, the damage had been done. I am not saying that every relationship is the same nor am I saying that a relationship founded with one or both being unemployed or homeless would lead to trouble... I guess what I am saying is that it takes a very strong set of people to move past the financial burdens of very little income. Would I do it again? I don't think I would but I will not honestly say that I would not either.

I guess I dated and married someone with close to nothing. Maybe I'll do it for love.

No, but that's because I'm married! lol Seriously, that's a tough one to answer, although my husband didn't have much and I still dated him.

I suppose if that person is willing to complement the life of someone who has money such as help to run the home doing housekeeping there could be a possibility that someone who is financially well off would date that person. No one lives on love and fresh air alone. At the same time there should be some chemistry going between the two.

If you love someone, I don't think that will be a problem.

Good question. I am married 20 years and I would stay with my husband if he lost everything. It would be our problem not just his.

Sad to hear what happened to you.Hypothetically speaking,no i wouldn't have a problem but that would be taking into account the why and how of his current circumstances.Some people land in certain circumstances while others stay there.The former would be what i choose.

I think differently I guess. I went through a period of my life when I had nothing, as you've described (no home, no job, no money, and very little friends). I didn't want to date anyone at all. I was too busy digging myself outta the hole I was in. Eventually things did improve not a transformation but it did improve,. I hope things improve soon for you too. Another note, I don't think you have nothing, as long as you have good health and the ability to love, that is already plenty of something. :)