Agreed - it should not be that hard. It's just that when you want it - you're willing to work for it. I thin Barbara likes BA but she is just not sure if she is ready - balancing her career, daughter etc. it's about her not him.
Broke guys? Stay way. One of my "rules" was that I didn't want I guy who was deep in debt. I preferred he made similar or more than me. I did not need someone to support me but I didn't need another person to support myself. Josh & I have reached a point (when we bought our house) that we share expenses. I pay a bit more of the house expenses because Ryan lives with us but I made it clear from the beginning that I wanted to split it that way. It works.
& yes - a lot of the "rules" are not one size fits all. Good to keep in mind but you decide for yourself what's working & what's not.
Sunny day here. I need to get outside. Have a few calls to make first then off to soak up the sun.