“Don’t worry, I’ll marry a rich man,” she said jokingly.
We both laughed, but I knew that was how many girls actually think.
Waiting for marriage like it’s an escape plan from responsibility.
But here’s the truth, there’s a special kind of joy that comes from having your own before marriage.
Your own income.
Your own mind.
Your own sense of purpose.
Because when you bring something to the table, you don’t sit at it afraid.
You sit with confidence , knowing you’re not a liability but a help meet.
Not a burden, but a blessing.
Marriage was never designed to be your financial upgrade;
it’s supposed to be a partnership where two whole people come together, not half and full.
So girl, wake up.
Stop waiting for a “rich guy” to be your breakthrough.
Work, build, learn, grow.
Let your value speak before your beauty does.
There’s a certain pride that comes with saying,
“I can take care of myself but I’m grateful God sent me someone to share the load with.”
Because true wealth isn’t just in what you marry into,
it’s in what you already carry.
Temilade Alokan
Light Lamp
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