On one hand, I like the way the article ends. On the other hand, I’m amazed that people need to be told these things.
“I know that not everyone’s gonna agree with me, but I want all women to be financially independent,” she says. “We live in America. Last I checked, it’s a capitalist society. If you don’t have money, you can’t do anything.”
YES. Don’t set yourself up to be a victim. Also, remember that if you’re unmarried but living off your partner, you have NO safety net. Working at the grocery store is nobody’s dream job, but at least it’s something. One of the defining characteristics of adulthood is being able to live independently. That needs to take priority over being in a relationship.