Is it a financial mistake to sponsor a person you intend to marry entirely through college?

[Kross]

This issue has generated heated debates in my country. They say it is wrong to sponsor the person you intend to marry through college. They say that is the responsibility of the person's parents.

Do you think it is a financial mistake to take care of all college expenses for someone you intend to marry?

 

[gwolf666]

From my perspective, taking on all the university expenses of a partner you plan to marry can be a complicated decision. On the one hand, showing support and commitment is important in a relationship, and helping with education can strengthen that bond. However, you also have to be realistic about finances and expectations. It's not always healthy to depend entirely on your partner financially, as this can create tension or imbalances in the relationship. Furthermore, I believe that the responsibility for paying for university should be shared or, failing that, assumed by the parents, especially if the couple is still in that formative and dependent stage. Ultimately, I think every situation is unique, and the most important thing is to have clear communication and establish boundaries that don't jeopardize the financial stability of either partner. Education is crucial, but so is financial independence.

 

[Fidelia]

People are not loyal. And I won't sponsor my partner in college because of that. That's too big a financial commitment for love.

 

[Augusta]

Times are just bad that people can just be disloyal at any point in time. It is better you Marry the person first

 

[Trush Jodie]

If you want to sponsor an intending spouse in college, don't take 100% of the bills. And don't have expectations that the person would marry you.

 

[Springtime]

It is a bit risky to sponsor a person you intend to marry though college as the relationship may change after s(he) graduates. In such situation, you may not be able to get back your money.

 

[eLdavis]

On a normal day, this should not be a financial mistake but with the way things are today, it is extremely risky to do this. It's hard to find someone who is loyal. If you are already married, that's a different case.

 

[Trush Jodie]

It is a bit risky to sponsor a person you intend to marry though college as the relationship may change after s(he) graduates. In such situation, you may not be able to get back your money.

To save ones self the loss, one should completely desist from sponsoring anyone in school, in the name of wanting to marry the person.