I often hear this on the internet: “Money isn’t everything, but without it, life is tough.”

Whether you are dating a man or married to one, money always comes up in life.

Renowned relationship experts say: “A man who loves a woman will spend money on her. A man who doesn’t love a woman may still spend money on her. But a man who won’t spend money on a woman doesn’t truly love her.”

If a man hands over money to a woman to spend freely, it shows he cares about her.

Some women can’t control a man’s money, thus can’t control his heart. Their lives suffer—sometimes they can’t afford things they want, or when the man betrays them, they feel powerless due to no financial independence.

My cousin married a woman who wasn’t good to his children from a previous marriage. He never gave her a penny, kept her money for himself, didn’t spend on her, didn’t earn himself, and didn’t let her handle the money.

He thought he could spend her money as she could support his kids, but he was miserly towards her kids, never giving them a cent.

Eventually, his wife couldn’t take it anymore. She supported his kids but hers were neglected, leading to divorce.

Many thought she overreacted, saying money isn’t everything. But people wondered, “How miserable is a woman’s life if she can’t control a man’s money to this extent?”

A man who won’t give you money doesn’t love you.

If a man won’t give you money when you ask, it shows he doesn’t love you.

It’s understandable if a woman doesn’t want to handle money and lets the man take charge. But if she wants to handle money and he refuses without reason, she should be cautious.

If a man won’t trust you with money, he doesn’t trust you or the relationship. Women need to be aware of this.

If a man won’t give you money, he doesn’t see you as his woman. Those who love their women entrust them with finances. Those who don’t, spend on others.

A man who won’t give you money doesn’t trust you.

A man who won’t share money with you doesn’t trust you. If he worries you’ll leave with the money, he lacks confidence in the relationship.

If a man truly loves you, he won’t fear you’ll misuse the money or leave with it.

If he mistreats you and neglects you, he’ll lack security in the relationship.

Women need to think ahead if the man won’t share money—what’s the plan if he leaves? It’s essential to secure your financial independence.

Stepmothers have a tough role.

Mothers are the best, and biological children are precious. Stepmothers have a challenging role.

Before marrying a man with children, ensure the relationship is strong. If not, issues with the children can arise.

Love can be fragile, especially in blended families. It’s better to avoid marrying someone with kids unless the relationship is solid.

Second marriages are often worse.

Second marriages are usually not as good as the first. Choose a lifelong partner wisely, not someone you plan to divorce in a few years.

Most second marriages end sooner. While some find happiness, they are few.

Before marrying, understand the person and their family. Avoid divorce after marriage—second marriages are often less happy.

If a man won’t share his money, he wants control. Women need security and to know if the man truly loves them.