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How to identify a partner who wants you, not just your money

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Sometimes a person will choose you even if they love someone else, because you can give them the life they want.

My twin sister and I joined our parents' import business while we were still in college, so we didn't really struggle after graduation. We were already fully involved in the business, and we were ahead of most of our classmates financially. It's barely been five years, and we've helped expand the business significantly. But we also want to settle and start families. Our parents are already pressuring us. How can we identify suitors who truly love us and not just the life we have?

Your concern is valid. Sometimes a person will choose you even if they love someone else, because you can give them the life they want. They choose you for a lifestyle upgrade while you choose them to build a future together. What they don't calculate is that they'll still need to show up and perform the roles of a spouse. As a result, they treat your needs like burdens.