My boyfriend and I have only been together for a little more than 10 months, so you can imagine my surprise (and delight) when he asked me to marry him. I love him with all of my heart and have no doubt that he feels the same. We talk about getting married regularly, and with certainty, however here is the problem: I am a full-time student and because of this, I am unable to work very many hours a week and have a pretty low income. My boyfriend, on the other hand, does not attend school and works full-time. Since he makes more money than me, he is usually the one who pays for EVERYTHING. To make a long story short, my boyfriend sometimes gives me the impression that money is very important to him and that being without it is a huge issue. I, on the other hand, believe that money is just money -- that it will come back, that financial issues can be worked around, and that since I'll be getting my degree in about 18 months we should just make the best of the situation now. When I told my boyfrined just that, he agreed with me, but now I am worried that this will be a lingering issue. I know that problems with money are common reasons for divorce, and I want to do everything I can to avoid that. Is this a normal concern for couples about to be married? How can I approach my boyfriend in a way that will help us see each other's point of view? I really think that this could be just nerves about getting married -- it is a HUGE step to take in any realtionship, especially for two young adults just starting out. How can I help to ease these nerves and the tension that may be floating about? ANY advice will be GREATLY appriciated!
