I read an article today that cited a Carnegie study that showed that spouses can greatly affect the decisions you make. This can ultimately contributing to your success or failure in life. I think this is true not only for you but for your children as well.
A couple minutes after reading this study, I came upon this youtube comment.
It’s worth a read.
“My parents spent all their initial life after marriage trying to make the ends meet for the family. Daily they used to save and eat less and feed more to the kids. I remember buying a new pair of shoes and not walking on the grass or on the road so it remains new as long as possible. My parents sacrificed their every single thing for me and my siblings. My dad slept empty stomach but ensured we got enough food to keep our tummies filled. My dad belonged to a decent white collar profession which did not pay much. My mama was a house wife. My mama did not used to compete with the other family members as they were rich and had luxury lifestyles. My dad told me one thing always, ‘dear son, remember, the only money that you can be proud of is the one you make yourself through your hardwork. When i started growing up, i realised that dad had decent resources and properties yet he did not waste them in our enjoyments and luxuries. He saved them so that he could teach his kids the meaning of hardwork. He spent his entire savings in millions on our education and lived a simple life with my mom. Today, i am 25 years old. I worked hard since i was a kid as i was taught one thing, there is no better thing in the world than hard earned and self made money and there is no enjoyment better in the world then becoming a professional and spending your own hard earned money rather than using your parents money. Today i am 25 years old. I graduated from the top medical school. I am the youngest boy in my entire family to buy a brand new Mercedes Benz from my own hard earned money when all my cousins are enjoying their parents money. Today after we all siblings are happily married, mom and dad’s worries are over. 23, 25 and 27 years old 3 brothers are doing outstanding without any support. Dad has finally sold his last property and is now spending on my beloved mom who stood by her in thick and thin. Never did she once demand any branded cloth, purse, bag, shoe or jewellery. She was a pillar for my dad. An everlasting support. My dad now says: you three are all on your feet now and my worries are over. Dear Mom and dad, today while im sitting thousands of miles away from you, deserts apart, oceans apart in another continent, i remember your sacrifices. I remember how you raised me. I love you both. I love you a lot. May Gods unlimited and countless blessings be on you today tomorrow and till eternity. May you always stay together like this in this world and hereafter and may i be able to raise my kids the way you raised us. Yours lovely. AB.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5DNl22MvaNo