The very first time both of you fall in love, all she needs is your attention, your smile, affection. But gradually through the years, she becomes more a woman; her needs increases from just taking her out into helping her out financially, paying her bills (clothes, jewelries, etc). A woman definitely needs the assurance that a man can take care of her when or if they get married.

Thanks much man!

Everyone is entitle to his/her opinion. That's your take, you don't really need our opinion.

U are right sha but not like shouldering all her responsibilities when she's not yet married to U, well I believe if U can't take care of urself financially, it might be difficult to sustain a relationship but it doesn't mean it can't work. It depends on the partners and the kind of feelings involved. I stand to be corrected...

And she is also entitled to pension if she quits the relationship.

Yea,but it's 50/50!
Women also have / make their own money too! So it's definitely going to be a "contributory" situation for me and my household! Moreover, I really fancy independent ladies! Ladies that always pay their own bills!

jmoore: And she is also entitled to pension if she quits the relationship.

Ahbeg helep me ask o

frankii: The very first time both of you fall in love, all she needs is your attention, your smile, affection. But gradually through the years, she becomes more a woman; her needs increases from just taking her out into helping her out financially, paying her bills (clothes, jewelries, etc). A woman definitely needs the assurance that a man can take care of her when or if they get married.

I don't like the language used in the bolded , I would have preferred a man can take up his responsibilities while she take up hers !!

To the Op, Money is important in all things even where you aint gonna use it, just have it for surety, security and peace of mind!!

GreenBobo: Yea,but it's 50/50!
Women also have / make their own money too! So it's definitely going to be a "contributory" situation for me and my household! Moreover, I really fancy independent ladies! Ladies that always pay their own bills!

what of if she pays her bills through runz?
maybe u knw or not

To everyone, i truly appreciate your comments, criticism, and adjustments. I feel the modern day woman deserves some applauds, they work like we men and still give up their rights. Don't get me wrong, am against the total love of money in a relationship, and i know marriage is a different ball game all together. But like one of you guys said, if the guy can't take care of himself financially; he shouldn't go into a serious steady relationship, because after some time the lady would atleast want him to show some degree of appreciation and this isn't in words, but in deeds.