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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I do not understand the disdain towards the OP.

Her desires are completely normal and understandable. Woman desire status for themselves and their children and material security.
A man that can provide these things is typically, all else equal, more capable of inspiring romantic love. Yes, a man that can provide those things often does come with downsides - not often around, cheating risk, etc.  Life is full of trade offs.

Anyway, the OP can want and desire anything, but that doesn't mean she'll get those things and it doesn't mean she is entitled to them.

OP - You don't have children yet, which means that you can assess this situation coldly if you want to.  Do you think you could upgrade, so to speak?  Be very realistic about that.  And once you make a decision, to stay or to try to upgrade, make peace with your decision and let enjoy your life.  Life is has good and bad for everyone - rich and poor.

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OP here. I don't know if I'd be "upgrading" necesarily. I think my husband is a catch; warm hearted, extremely generous, faithful and loyal with good old fashioned family values; treats me like a princess with what he can afford etc. The only downside, if there is any, is that he doesn't make a lot of money and so far, it isn't clear if he will in the future as well.

I'm 28 now. My dating market value plummets as we speak. If I could go back to being 23-23, I'd specifically filter for a guy who has good values ALONG with being ambitious and financially secure...at 28...all the good men would have been taken, and I don't know if I want to risk putting myself back on the market again and losing all the fantastic qualities my husband brings.[/quote]

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