wealth or love?
By prettyvanz17
@prettyvanz17 (410)
Philippines
April 16, 2007 11:55pm CST
i have this big problem.. i have a boyfriend right now and im so inluv with him.. and i have also this foreigner suitor that luring me for everything.. He told me that he can earn 285,000 in philippine money conversion per month, that he can be a good provider, that he can bring me to the US and find a job there. Ooohhh.. its so tempting, what do i choose? a promising life, that can provide anything for me and for my family? or a promising life with my typical government employee bf?
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17 responses
@neenasatine (2841)
• Philippines
17 Apr 07
still prefer love rather than wealth. i will never be happy if i married a guy just because of money
@GnosticGoddess (5626)
• United States
17 Apr 07
You said it sister!
She's right - love is far better than money.
You'll never be truly happy if you choose love over money.
@cruzades (659)
• Philippines
17 Apr 07
It is so dangerous to deal with person who offers material things just to win you, the way I see it, everything for that person can be bought by money, so end up with playing with anyone's emotions and in this case in particular is Love. I won't be hypocrite with this, and I know money is truly a necessity to live here on earth, but most of the time.. it gives a chaotic results rather than the other side of life.
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@Married2aMarine (1273)
• United States
17 Apr 07
Have you even met this foreign suitor? Sometimes the grass seems greener on the other side of the fence. But in a lot of cases, that's not true. I would be very cautious about the foreign guy. Unless you have met him in person and know him like you know your bf now, I would not go for him. It's easy to be tempted by wonderful promises, sweet words, etc. I'm not sure if you're in love with this foreign guy. Maybe you're in love with the idea of him and what he can offer you. Money is not everything. So, I would think twice.
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@charlestchan (1415)
• Malaysia
17 Apr 07
if i were you.. i will choose wealth.. i don't know.. but love don't seem to be trustworthy to me.. well .. this is just my opinion.. because i know i can do much with my money.. but i certainly can't do as much with love.. this type of question used to pop up in my mind.. and i always ask myself this question.. in the end.. i still choose wealth :) . sorry for being money minded.. but.. i guess i do have my right to give my opinion isn't it? :)
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@prettyvanz17 (410)
• Philippines
18 Apr 07
somehow.. you gave me the impression of being not hypocrite.. thanks
@jessycardy (684)
• Italy
17 Apr 07
If you were REALLY in love you wouldn't even consider thinking about it. Now, rather than wondering who to choose, I would wonder if I really loved my boyfriend... Somehow, you show you don't!
@knatf_cv8010 (365)
• Philippines
18 Apr 07
a promising life, that can provide anything for you and your family..
@anne25penn (3305)
• Philippines
18 Apr 07
Dear prettyvanz, I understand the lure of the proposition, but you must understand that when you go to the US, you will be spending dollars and not Philippine peso so why convert it to peso? This is a common mistake most people do when they are offered a job abroad, say they are offered P60,000 in a month. Yes, that's big money in the Philippines, but will you be spending that money here? NO. You have rent, food, all the other expenses. So before you do go converting all the cash that you can spend, think practically first.
I have nothing against Americans who try to lure Filipinas by offering them an "easy" way out of our poor country or circumstances. But again, if you haven't seen this guy and you're only talking via the internet, think real girl. A guy, be it american or filipino, can tell you he's a god in the internet because you dont really see his situation.
Think things over, girl. Not everything in America is gold and good.
@wisedragon (2325)
• Philippines
17 Apr 07
Does your boyfriend know that you're entertaining another suitor? I don't think he's gonna like that.
Anyway, you said you're so in love with your boyfriend. So the answer should be clear. Finding true love is rare. Money is everywhere. There are many ways to make money, not just by marrying a rich guy.
@Zelmarq (12585)
• Cebu City, Philippines
18 Apr 07
I would choose love, its important to live a happy live and I would not choose wealth for it cannot buy me love. About your case its all on you to decide and you have to weigh things for your own benefit, and it would depend on your priorities, if you value weealth then choose wealth then if you value love choose love.
@Ronimas (699)
• India
19 Apr 07
Prettyvanz,
Anger, sadness, loneliness boring etc. are all state of mind and that causes stress. When you are in stress, your blood pressure increases, respiratory rates up, heartbeat rises, and your cortisol levels up. All go normal, when you're relaxed. Fortunately there are dozens of opportunities everyday to make a dent in your stress level. Eating is one of them. So, I prefer it as a remedy.
@SageMother (2277)
• United States
17 Apr 07
Now....
used a term that shows your decision...."lure".
If someone really had anything to offer you, then you wouldn't feel "lured" because there wouldn't be a "trap".
You should tell this fellow with the big plans for your future that he can come back after HE has been in the USA and made some money. Stick with your original plans for your future
@hmike_d (1529)
• Philippines
17 Apr 07
It has been a saying that money can't buy complete happiness at all. I would still suggest to take a look and ask yourself. Try to differentiate this phrases: "I love you because i need you" or "I need you because i love you". Most of us falls on the second one. Because it is a different levels of happiness that we try if we truly felt love and haved loved that someone deep within our hearts. I could say its nice to love someone that be loved.
Now, if you find yourself happy to either of those people nearest to you heart, then go with him. Make sure its the discretion of you heart and not necessarily your head.
@kodie420 (872)
• Canada
17 Apr 07
Wow its easy to figure this one out. All you got to do is figure out if your a shallow person who wants to use people for their money or do you want to be a typical normal loving human being? Its really that simply. If your ok with using someone for their money then go for it but just remember karma and what comes around will go around. What happens when that guy with the money meets someone better then you with more money? I tell you what will happen, he will be kicking you and those kids to the curb. For me I couldnt be with someone for just convence, i have to be with someone I love and if that means being broke oh well at least I know the person Im with is with me for me not for what I can give to them.