How important is it to be financially equal when dating?

1. Are you comfortable dating someone that makes more than you?
-yes; this doesnt bother me. As long as she is ok with me making less money than her and understands the general ramifications of that fact then there shouldn't be any major problems.

2. Are you comfortable dating someone that makes less than you?
-yes, this is cool too. I'm a generous person and if I like a girl then I dont mind paying for dinner, entertainment, etc

3. Are you comfortable dating someone with a higher degree then yours?
-yup, when I am dealing with people I hardly ever take their credentials into account for better or for worse. A person's credentials is simply not something that I care about; I am not saying that everyone should be this way though, for some people credentials are very important and thats fine too, but for me personally I just don't care about it either way.

4. Are you comfortable dating someone with out a degree?
-I would prefer dating someone with a degree because a degree is a proxy for middle class background and upbringing; which is something that I can relate to being middle class myself. That being said; if I am really attracted to someone then a degree doesnt really matter. Its just an extra consideration thats all.

5. Are you comfortable dating someone with college debt?
-yes. The key word here is DATING and not MARRYING

6. Are you comfortable dating someone with loans/debts not related to mortgages or vehicle?
-same as my answer to #5

7. Should people only date those in their income bracket?
-generally speaking it works out smoother when people date within their income bracket, but its just a general rule which is subject to being broken. I see nothing wrong with dating people that are financially above and below me.

koba87 wrote: 1. Are you comfortable dating someone that makes more than you?
-yes; this doesnt bother me. As long as she is ok with me making less money than her and understands the general ramifications of that fact then there shouldn't be any major problems.

2. Are you comfortable dating someone that makes less than you?
-yes, this is cool too. I'm a generous person and if I like a girl then I dont mind paying for dinner, entertainment, etc

3. Are you comfortable dating someone with a higher degree then yours?
-yup, when I am dealing with people I hardly ever take their credentials into account for better or for worse. A person's credentials is simply not something that I care about; I am not saying that everyone should be this way though, for some people credentials are very important and thats fine too, but for me personally I just don't care about it either way.

4. Are you comfortable dating someone with out a degree?
-I would prefer dating someone with a degree because a degree is a proxy for middle class background and upbringing; which is something that I can relate to being middle class myself. That being said; if I am really attracted to someone then a degree doesnt really matter. Its just an extra consideration thats all.

5. Are you comfortable dating someone with college debt?
-yes. The key word here is DATING and not MARRYING

6. Are you comfortable dating someone with loans/debts not related to mortgages or vehicle?
-same as my answer to #5

7. Should people only date those in their income bracket?
-generally speaking it works out smoother when people date within their income bracket, but its just a general rule which is subject to being broken. I see nothing wrong with dating people that are financially above and below me.

I answered the first 3 questions but then realized I'm practically writing what you wrote. So I decided to abort mission and just give props because I couldn't have said it any better Where's the "bow down" emoji?

1. Are you comfortable dating someone that makes more than you?
Yes I'm comfortable but as long as I have a job and save my own income but willing to split the bills. And as long as the partner isn't a criminal or recklessly spending too much money, but being responsible
2. Are you comfortable dating someone that makes less than you?
I am comfortable unless the person was working and isn't a criminal or recklessly spending too much money before the bills arrive
3. Are you comfortable dating someone with a higher degree then yours?
I'm comfortable but as long as I'm compatible with the person. I usually judge the personality more than their wallet
4. Are you comfortable dating someone with out a degree?
I'm not as picky when it comes to a person's finance. The only thing I'm more concerned about was the person's true self mentally and emotionally, and how he treats me and others.
5. Are you comfortable dating someone with college debt?
I'm comfortable but as long as he has his job and can pay his debt little by little each month. If we were to get married one day I would like to help with some of his debt (you see I'm the least selfish person who is willing to help, but can this person help me back? This is what I'm concerning about if the person is really going to stick around for a long time)
6. Are you comfortable dating someone with loans/debts not related to mortgages or vehicle?
It just depends on the situation like if the partner secretly borrowed loans or depts from other banks without being honest about what the money is for and being irresponsible and not even paying back the debt, there's going to be issues.
7. Should people only date those in their income bracket?
It didn't matter if a person dating someone whether or not they are in the same income bracket but as long as both parties are being responsible financially and know not to take advantage of or being reckless spending way too much money on things that are unnecessarily.

I dont care.
For Women beyond important.

I personally do not care,as long as they try and contribute in some way..Whether its caring for the household or at least trying to work and pay their own way..As I have kids, I personally do not make as much as a single person with no kids..So..Yeah..

PreciousAngie191 wrote: 1. Are you comfortable dating someone that makes more than you?
Yes I'm comfortable but as long as I have a job and save my own income but willing to split the bills. And as long as the partner isn't a criminal or recklessly spending too much money, but being responsible
2. Are you comfortable dating someone that makes less than you?
I am comfortable unless the person was working and isn't a criminal or recklessly spending too much money before the bills arrive
3. Are you comfortable dating someone with a higher degree then yours?
I'm comfortable but as long as I'm compatible with the person. I usually judge the personality more than their wallet
4. Are you comfortable dating someone with out a degree?
I'm not as picky when it comes to a person's finance. The only thing I'm more concerned about was the person's true self mentally and emotionally, and how he treats me and others.
5. Are you comfortable dating someone with college debt?
I'm comfortable but as long as he has his job and can pay his debt little by little each month. If we were to get married one day I would like to help with some of his debt (you see I'm the least selfish person who is willing to help, but can this person help me back? This is what I'm concerning about if the person is really going to stick around for a long time)
6. Are you comfortable dating someone with loans/debts not related to mortgages or vehicle?
It just depends on the situation like if the partner secretly borrowed loans or depts from other banks without being honest about what the money is for and being irresponsible and not even paying back the debt, there's going to be issues.
7. Should people only date those in their income bracket?
It didn't matter if a person dating someone whether or not they are in the same income bracket but as long as both parties are being responsible financially and know not to take advantage of or being reckless spending way too much money on things that are unnecessarily.

I’m not comfortable with #5 and #6 if she doesn’t have a job or underemployed and her debt is too big. I don’t mind if my future partner don’t work someday if she wants to have a family because I will simply bear up and take the responsibilty of being the provider because I’m a man. But I will not pay debts she incurred (depending how big it is) prior to our relationship 😎

1-6) yes
7) no

People seem to forget that money is only money and that money or debts doesnt determine how wonderful people can be. Most People have debts, and just because you have a low income or are unemployed, doesn't make people Worthless or lesser than someone who makes more.

It is not important ....

For me: Both partners should be finanically independent from each other. It's okay to "rely" on someone for a short period of time

Not important at all. What matters is that she's obviously got an IQ north of 120 and is not a degenerate.