How To Know If Someone Really Loves You or Just Your Money

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Sadly, there are people out there who look for someone to live off of. They wait, they conspire, and they attack when the prey is vulnerable. Yes, I’m talking about a gold digger. It’s a tragedy to be duped when there are clear signs if you look for them. Of course, kids, elders, disabled adults, and the ultra-wealthy are excluded from this list as they don’t have any obligation nor capacity to be financially independent. For the rest, here are some clear signs to look for:

1. They work and contribute financially to buy their own things. You aren’t paying for their clothes, hair appointments, or car, for example. They have, of course, their own bank account to pay for these things.
2. They never overspend your money (Examples: order the most expensive dish in a restaurant when you are paying or complain about the accommodations you could afford). On the contrary, they worry about the cost of everything and are humble and modest when they themselves aren’t paying.
3. They take preventative measures to protect themselves from eventual hardships, like maintaining their own life and funeral insurance and all relevant health and accident insurances. You don’t have to worry about them financially in case of a catastrophy.
4. If they don’t work and expect you to carry the financial…