“You are too sensible a girl, Lizzy, to fall in love merely because you are warned against it; and, therefore, I am not afraid of speaking openly. Seriously, I would have you be on your guard. Do not involve yourself, or endeavour to involve him in an affection which the want of fortune would make so very imprudent. I have nothing to say against him; he is a most interesting young man; and if he had the fortune he ought to have, I should think you could not do better. But as it is—you must not let your fancy run away with you …”

From “Pride and Prejudice” by Jane Austen

Jane Austen with her characteristic elegant bluntness addresses the issue of marrying into money.  “I have nothing to say against him; he is a most interesting young man; and if he had the fortune he ought to have, I should think you could not do better.”  Marrying someone for her or his wealth is a terrible mistake.  Money alone doesn’t make any couple happy. Nowadays, parents advise their children to marry the person they love. Of course, we always think our daughters or our sons can select better life partners. But this is only an understandable wish.  Money does not hurt, and the lack of it can ruin the most loving marriage.