Originally Posted by firmbeliever
I am sure that your boyfriend is generalising..
As for me, when I married my husband, he is saving more money because of me as I am not high maintenance, but the type who would buy things out of neccessity and for practical purposes. Dont take me wrong I do spend on things that I want, but he saves more than when he was alone as he isnt so careful about spending as I am.
He has learnt from me on saving and not throwing away money without a thought, and having a kid also changes ones outlook, now we save for her future too.
Time is whole different issue,
anything worthwhile has to be a sacrifice on one's time.