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[quote=Anonymous]I married into money.  But I didn't know it - not for a while.  We met at fancy Ivy League grad school and he pursued me hard.  I had no idea he was wealthy.  I turned him down many times.  It wasn't until we both enrolled at Ivy law school that I paid him attention.   We've been together now 15+ years and married 10, one kid.  I have to admit his money has made life soooo much easier for me.  I was raised poor, but I was crazy hardworking (ergo, Ivy college, grad school and law school -- and am also extensive well traveled - Junior year abroad in Paris, fluent in French, Spanish and Italian).  Had research fellowships to Latin America, Asia and Europe (living in each continent for several months at a time).  So, by the time I met DH -- I was arguably more "cultured" than he was.   He knew I was a "catch" and worked hard for my attentions.

So, in the end, his wealth was an really nice bonus and surprise.   It allowed me to be a SAHM for 7 years and now I'm back in the workforce (which I love--- his money allows me to do work I am passionate for, even if at a lower pay-point than in the private sector).  And, importantly, allows for private schools, really nice him in a desirable area allowing for super short commutes.   If it wasn't for his wealth, we'd be struggling to keep up in DC.

Makes me realize how unfair all of it is.   How it's so much luck of the draw on who you marry.  I lucked out.  Totally lucked out (since I didn't marry for money).  But realize how unfair it is to have so much based on another generation's efforts.   [/quote]

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