Money is not a big problem between lovers on campus

Many students who are dating don't regard money as a big issue in their relationships, because they have their concept of what true love is.

Money problems are often one of the main causes of divorce or break-up among couples or young lovers, but this doesn't seem to apply to students in Lyndon State College.

"Love is not always based on money, and if it is, it is not a healthy relationship," said Daniel Weiner, a freshman electronic journalism arts major. "Love is not equal to the money someone has, but what they feel about each other.  Money may be significant, others may say, but not make the relationship stable.'"

Besides money, students who are in a relationship in LSC focus on different aspects to make the relationship successful, on which more people agree.

"Being able to share everything with each other, having the sense of closeness, and engaging in healthy activity are more important," added Weiner.

About the particularity of the geographical position, many students who are in a relationship have their opinion of the importance of money.

"I don't think money is particularly important to the relationship, for here you are not spending as much money as you would be should you to go to school in Burlington or a more populated area," said Connor Snell, a freshman global studies major.

Not only do American students think money is not a big issue in relationships, but Chinese students think in the same way.

"I think a lot about innocence, sincerity, understanding and proper communication and expression between my boyfriend and me, and money is just a small part of our relationship," said Xueqing Chen, a junior German major in Germany while her boyfriend is studying in China.

Many students now look at money as an accessory factor that would help improve their relationships, for example, generating romance, but not a necessity.

As more people, including students on campus, are wealthier than before, they are looking for elements that can truly promote loving relationships.