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Show Description: I came across a recent study that says the average amount Americans would be willing to marry an average looking person they liked for money is 1.5 million. That made me laugh, although I have to admit, I might consider it. But seriously, it got me thinking about the five reasons you should never marry for, and money is one of them. Join the conversation as we look at marriage and what are the good reasons to get married.
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Allen's Legal Pad for Marrying For Money
Would you marry for 1.5MM?
Not just on TV anymore gold-digging, price tag partnerships, and checkbook breakups are on the rise
Men and women workaday folks as well as celebs
Craigslist spectacularly beautiful woman, looking for man making at least $500K per year 250K was not working for her trying to get to Central Park West
Investment banker replied - his money would grow over time, her beauty would fade, bad business sense because she was a depreciating asset
Prince and Associates wealth research firm average price people demand to marry today is $1.5MM
Polled 1134 people nationwide incomes 30-60K (median in USA) How willing are you to marry an average looking person that you liked if they had money?
Most would 2/3 women and ½ men
Women in 30's (most) vs Men in 20's (least)
Men in 40's most likely among men
Poll 5 famous couples
Pamela Smock sociologist at Michigan - i'm a little shocked. Against love and soul mates, main motivations to marry in our culture
5 things never to marry for (sex, looks, money, in-laws, faith)
Questions
Would you?
Have you? How did it work out good or disastrous?
Allen's Top Five Sports
1. College Football
2. College Basketball
3. NASCAR
4. Any Other Stock Car Racing
5. Mount Pisgah Christian School Athletics
Quotes to Live By
"Happiness is a good feeling I get when things go a particular way; joy is an attitude I adopt in spite of how things go."
-Fil Anderson
Prayer Request from a Listener
I am 27 years old smoker with high blood pressure and high cholesterol. I cant seem to find the strength to quit smoking, eat better and start exercising. I have 2 children and want to be around as long as I can for them. Please help me pray for the motivation and strength to make these changes in my life. Thank you.
- Nate :: jacksonville, fl
E-mail From Listeners
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