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I've been lucky to have a good job and a comfortable life. However, I realised the other day that even with that I'm missing something. I haven't been in love in over a year. I miss having that person you would die for and lets you really live instead of just being alive. I'm going to have to get married soon or rethink my faith.

Now this isn't spam, or a blog. I want to know whether you would rather have lots of money and economic success or be in love with "the one". answer now, if you like.

If you are asking which is more important I would have to go with love. Money is a material object and love transcends materialism in many ways.

I've been lucky to have a good job and a comfortable life. However, I realised the other day that even with that I'm missing something. I haven't been in love in over a year. I miss having that person you would die for and lets you really live instead of just being alive. I'm going to have to get married soon or rethink my faith.

Now this isn't spam, or a blog. I want to know whether you would rather have lots of money and economic success or be in love with "the one". answer now, if you like.

Fuck, that's a difficult choice.

Love. Money doesn't make me anywhere near as happy.

Love is better than money. You can't buy love. :fluffle:

Love. *sigh*

Right now I don't have either. :(

I haven't been in love in over a year..

Pardon me while I play you a sad song on the world's smallest violin.:rolleyes:

http://www.med.und.nodak.edu/users/jwhiting/pinch.JPG

Love. *sigh*

Right now I don't have either. :(

Same here :(

*devours a baby whole*

Hmm...I pick money.

Why can't i pick "love in exchange for money?":(

:p

Pardon me while I play you a sad song on the world's smallest violin.:rolleyes:

http://www.med.und.nodak.edu/users/jwhiting/pinch.JPGWow, and using only one hand even; such skill ;)


As for the OP; can I specify "the one" to be a millionaire :p
I suppose I don't really believe in "the one", realistically speaking. So I should take the money. On the other hand if the premise is that "the one" does really exist, then it's more complicated.. (There seems to be a small measure of inevitability tied in with the concept of "the one"; if you're meant to be together then it should happen regardless of whether you take the money or not.)

Love or money?knowledge.

What a ridiculous question. With enough money, I can buy all the love I want.

Recently I have become... sceptical of so-called "love". I'll take the moneyz plz.

The One? You mean Jet Li? Well, he seems a nice bloke, but he's not really my type...

How much money?

No seriously, money can bring happiness if you're smart enough. In other words you can have both if you remain yourself and keep your money separate. I know this, cause it is reality for me.....

Choosing love over money is an example of a chick flick I saw with my girl last week.


:fluffle:

What a ridiculous question. With enough money, I can buy all the love I want.

As much as I hate to agree with you on anything, you have a point. With enough money, I'm sure you could fool yourself into thinking whatever bimbo you happen to be with at the moment loves you.

I'd like to have love, the sort of love that comes with a really rich girl.

I'll take neither and be a happy hermit spitting on rich folks and honeymooners.

Pardon me while I play you a sad song on the world's smallest violin.:rolleyes:

http://www.med.und.nodak.edu/users/jwhiting/pinch.JPG

I wasn't asking for sympathy, if you had read what I said in context you would know this.

I wasn't asking for sympathy, if you had read what I said in context you would know this.
Didn't say you were asking for sympathy.
Just saying it's nothing to get that upset over, or even concerned about. Certainly nothing that merits rethinking your faith.

God...

This is like asking me to choose between killing my mom or dad. Money and love are like the two main things I live for. Literally. I can't have one without the other. :p

Unfortunately I don't have much of the green, but lots of the lovin', so I guess lovin' because it's such a good thing to have when you're sad because of the lack of green. Ha! There we go.

God...

This is like asking me to choose between killing my mom or dad. Money and love are like the two main things I live for. Literally. I can't have one without the other. :p

Unfortunately I don't have much of the green, but lots of the lovin', so I guess lovin' because it's such a good thing to have when you're sad because of the lack of green. Ha! There we go.

Whoa, I haven't seen you around in a while.

Whoa, I haven't seen you around in a while. I have been busy, my friend. I have more time now though.

I have been busy, my friend. I have more time now though.

Glad to have you back, and hooray for being able to fulfill internet addictions! :D

Glad to have you back, and hooray for being able to fulfill internet addictions! :D Moving to another state + preparing to get married takes a lot of internet time away!

Neither; I would rather have absolute power

Hmm. Tough question… the poll says "Have lots of money", or "be in love". Having lots of money could be pretty awesome. But unrequited love would be not so awesome. (Still slightly awesome?)

What a ridiculous question. With enough money, I can buy all the love I want.

I wouldn't say you can buy it, but you sure can rent it.

with money you can have a following of people who say they love you but really love your money. and as long as you don't think too much about the subject you will still be happy with this fake love.

I wouldn't say you can buy it, but you sure can rent it.

Stop stealing lines from cheesy musicals.

Love. However, I don't think there is such a thing as "the one" - only those with the potential to become such.

Wait, wait, wait. Does she love me back?

Stop stealing lines from cheesy musicals.

I would if I had any idea what you were talking about. I know I heard that line somewhere, but it wasn't in a musical, that much is certain.

Lots a money but not ridiculous amounts,so i don't have to cope with other worries such as media exposure.I basically want the power it brings while staying in the shadow.

Wait, wait, wait. Does she love me back?

No. Although you obsess over your true love constantly, she nevertheless fails to realize your love for her even exists. You lose you job because you continue to float in your fantasy world, with her. Without your job, you cannot pay off your morgage, and turn to cheap motels, and, eventually, the street. Years later, you have lost all the remnants of the life you once led, wandering the alleyways as you pine for the love you will never know.

:D

Love? Been there, done that. Love doesn't pay the bills, pay the rent or put food on the table. I'll take money. Love only works if you're warm, dry, well-fed and have a roof over your head.

Money and love are like the two main things I live for. Literally. I can't have one without the other. :p

You're a prostitute?

;)

It's like the wedding I was at last week. When I entered the hotel a young lady asked if I wanted turkey and ham or beef for my meal. I quickly said beef as an honest answer but when they were sevring the food I wanted the turkey and ham. I couldn't enjoy my beef to its full greatness as the want for the forbidden turkey and ham was overwhelming.

Love or money = Beef or turkey and ham.

I'm not looking for symphty either.

knowledge.

An angel appeared at a university faculty meeting and told the dean that in return for his exemplary behavoir, he would be rewarded with his choice of wisdom, beauty or ten million dollars. Without hesitating, the dean selected wisdom. "Done," the angel said, then disappeared. The other faculty members looked at the dean, who appeared changed but remained silent, staring at the table. One colleague leans over to him and says, "Say something wise."

The dean mutters, "I should have taken the money."

Depends who the love is with and whether it's returned. I'm leaning towards the dough at the moment, if it's a significant amount and there are no other details on the love.

I realised the other day that even with that I'm missing something. I haven't been in love in over a year. I miss having that person you would die for and lets you really live instead of just being alive. I'm going to have to get married soon or rethink my faith.

Loneliness is NOT a reason to get married. Love the person first -- don't go looking for marriage because you're lonely. That way lies disaster.

I love money.

with money you can have a following of people who say they love you but really love your money. and as long as you don't think too much about the subject you will still be happy with this fake love.
You could buy a puppy... puppies will love you no matter what.

Love. *sigh*

Right now I don't have either. :(

weren't you talking about your boyfriend a few days ago?

weren't you talking about your boyfriend a few days ago?
Well, we weren't in love (first of all) and since I'm moving away in September and we won't be in the same province between now and then (he's on a trip that he doesn't get back from until I've left for my trip and then as soon as I get back from my trip I move) we've called it quits.

Well, we weren't in love (first of all) and since I'm moving away in September and we won't be in the same province between now and then (he's on a trip that he doesn't get back from until I've left for my trip and then as soon as I get back from my trip I move) we've called it quits.

ah sorry to hear, where you moving to?

ah sorry to hear, where you moving to?

*every man (and some of the lesbians) silently hope "near me, near me!"*

ah sorry to hear, where you moving to?
London, On. I'm moving to start my Master's, which should be fun and keep me busy enough. :)

But... but... surely money can buy love? :eek:

But... but... surely money can buy love? :eek:
Only in puppy form.

Having lots of money is stupid because then you don't have to strive to earn or do anything.

It's kind of like playing Starcraft with Power Overwhelming on.

Loneliness is NOT a reason to get married. Love the person first -- don't go looking for marriage because you're lonely. That way lies disaster.

Thats the tricky thing about Islam. There's no dating, so love before marriage can be tough.

I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love.

I'm pretty damn poor right now. But if someone said "You can have 10 million bucks and never be in love or be loved again, or you can have an intense love affair lasting 'til the day you die but always be poor" I know I'd choose the love affair. I've had a decent amount of money before, and I've been in love before. I know which one made me happier.

Thats the tricky thing about Islam. There's no dating, so love before marriage can be tough.
Dumbest thing in a religion, ever.

Thats the tricky thing about Islam. There's no dating, so love before marriage can be tough.

Pretty strict. I'm pretty sure theree are Muslims who date.

Pretty strict. I'm pretty sure theree are Muslims who date.When I was a teen, a friend of my fathers mentioned that if he weren't married he'd gladly date me. My father, while friendly to Mike, is fairly anti-Muslim. He told him "over my dead body." (Actually my Dad's fairly anti-Christian too.)

When I was a teen, a friend of my fathers mentioned that if he weren't married he'd gladly date me. My father, while friendly to Mike, is fairly anti-Muslim. He told him "over my dead body." (Actually my Dad's fairly anti-Christian too.)
Are you sure that the "over my dead body" comment wasn't more about his adult friend possibly dating his teenage daughter than his adult friend's religion?

Are you sure that the "over my dead body" comment wasn't more about his adult friend possibly dating his teenage daughter than his adult friend's religion?

I'd thnk so, too.

I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love.

If nobody recognises this quote I may cry.

No. Although you obsess over your true love constantly, she nevertheless fails to realize your love for her even exists. You lose you job because you continue to float in your fantasy world, with her. Without your job, you cannot pay off your morgage, and turn to cheap motels, and, eventually, the street. Years later, you have lost all the remnants of the life you once led, wandering the alleyways as you pine for the love you will never know.

That was beautiful.

Back to the topic at hand, I've lived my life happily so far with only platonic love, which based on the wording of the original post is allowed. So, I will take the money.

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You're a prostitute?

;) Zing!

If nobody recognises this quote I may cry.

The Beatles! The only poms to do a good job of popular music

Having lots of money would be meaningless without people you love with whom to share it .

Dumbest thing in a religion, ever.

Thats nothing compared to the not listening music, thing. I can't live without music. Lucky for me its not directly forbidden in the Qur'an, only in debatable hadiths.

Love. Even a cynical, materialistic bastard such as myself can appreciate that money is a subjective notion with little relevance beyond that which society places upon it. Love, by contrast, is a universal emotion found in every society of every epoch, which transcends material necessities.

that depends on two things; 1: do I have to pay taxes on said money, and two, how much is it? anything less then 20mill after taxes I'd take love, and anything more, I'd take the money.

Both. Duh!