Why I Refuse to Enter Marriage Without My Own Income

She recalls a discussion with her mother about a university junior who married early and now stays home despite being a qualified lawyer. Concerned about what would happen if that husband lost his job or passed away, she questioned whether the woman could provide for her family. She stresses she’s not wishing anyone ill, but believes times have changed. When she marries, she wants the certainty of being able to afford a comfortable life for her family with or without her husband’s support. Financial independence, she says, gives women confidence and freedom. No one can use money to control or belittle you if you earn your own living. She urges women to focus on building their careers and stability before tying the knot.

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