How Important Is Education In Love

[bgsugirlie]

How important to do you guys think education is in long-term relationships and marriage?

I've been dating a bartender. He's great. He's cute. He keeps me on my toes. He's romantic. He treats me well. We get along wondefully.

BUT...he never went to college. He also never intends on going to school. I'm not quite sure how long he plans on keeping his bartending job.

My parents have always, always stressed the importance of a good education and the benefits of a degree. They also stressed the importance of never settling in a relationship. I don't feel like I'm settling, but then again, I confuse myself on a lot of things.

I really like this guy. I'm not sure if it's because of the way I was raised, but I have a really hard time understanding why he doesn't have the drive to go to school. It's not like he's lazy. He's more...carefree.

Anyway, I know it's important to follow your heart. However, I think it's important to make responsible decions for your future, and I'm just a little bit worried that my feelings for him might be clouding my judgment...that, and not to sound materialistic, but I like nice things....nice things that don't always come cheap. Is it crazy to build a long-term relationship with someone who doesn't share your views about the importance of education?