hi Amanda, Concerning romantic behaviors in the marriage, for me is trully necessary. actually, the way I am seeing that is not like having a dinner with plenty of candles, or reciting some romantic verses, but it is happening very naturally. let say the feelings you have each other should be without hypocrisy. here are some examples of romantics behaviors. when you cook in your kitchen, I may be there helping you with dishes or something else, when you come back from school or from work, I should be welcoming you and show you some affection with a soft kiss on your cheek or a huge hug and vice versa; those are very natural romantic behaviors and it gives pleasure. dont forget some nicknames such as: honey, darling, sweetie, sweetheart, my love and so on. even when you are mad at him/her, you need to use thoses words whenever you trying to reason each other. those romantic behaviors will consolidate the love that exist between you. Money should not be an issue in the marrige. people make mistakes or they are just too much ambitious when they put money in the first place in the marriage. money is just a necessity to survive.

Just be true to yourself and you'll know what is most important for you. Your question reminded me a very good story "The Fall of Edward Barnard", written by W.S. Maugham.

I think LOVE is the most important condition in marriage.:)

What's the point of being financially comfortable or rich if you're miserable? I would prefer to spend my life - my only life - with someone I want to be with. Money is not a primary concern for me. Each to his or her own though. We all have different requirements and different desires in life. Just be true to yourself and honest with others.

it have to depend on person. some people are romantic ,but some are rational....