Relationships: Money and love: Necessary evil?

Money is for a protection,” says the Bible. (Ecclesiastes 7:12). It pays for food, clothing, and shelter. It serves as a protection against the hardships associated with poverty. Selfish people rarely give, and when they do, it may be with an ulterior motive. Their problem often is the love of money, which, contrary to their expectations, usually brings unhappiness. “The love of money is a root of all sorts of injurious things, and by reaching out for this love some have been led astray from the faith and have stabbed themselves all over with many pains,” says 1Timothy 6:10. Why is the love for money so unsatisfying and even hurtful? Or can money buy love? Josephine Uwera (not real names) says that money does matter a lot in a relationship and it’s always important for people in love to have to work hard and get money to support each. Uwera says love without money cannot last long. “Your girlfriend will be tempted to run a way from you because you are poor,” says Uwera. “If the money is available, it can to some extent determine the longevity of the relationship. This explains why girls don’t like to get married to poor men,” Uwera explains. Jane Mbabazi, a mother of two says that money is a source of stress for many couples and is a key factor for the success or break up in families. She, however, says that while planning, talking and getting advice about money, it’s always a good idea to trust your partner and never focus on money too much. “Money in life is temporary. This is what people should know,” Mbabazi stresses. Contact: pauluskayiggwa@yahoo.com