Lovelines

It has almost been 3 years now since I have been dating a single mother of one. We are truly in love and are desperate to get married. The only obstacle to us making it to the altar is that I am not financially strong. Her parents have already given us their consent. What do you think I can do to solve this problem?

Benson

John Kenneth Galbraeith once said; "Money is a singular thing. It ranks with love as man’s greatest source of joy. And with his death as his greatest source of anxiety." So I pray for money to circulate like rainwater, so that we shall all be able to do whatever we intend. To answer your question, if both of you are quite satisfied with the feeling and strong love you both share together, and are ready to get married, please forget about your ‘financial weakness’, unless she complains about your financial position.

What I think is more important for both of you now is to do something in order to contribute to the development and upbringing of your immediate family (your stepson and your children to come).

Delaying things is dangerous. So stop the lyrics of ‘…financially strong.’ In marriage respect, love, understanding, contentment, tolerance, endurance, trust and acceptance matter most. Allah will surely provide for you. Remember that money disappears like magic, but strong love remains forever. Good luck!