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...While right now I live in an apartment that most people would consider a symptom of poverty. My mattress is on the floor (uncomfortable for most people too), closet is 80% empty (style is simple), no tv (I just don't watch it anymore)... Most girls don't like this at all but what can you do when you live as a student that has a low-paying job, with no support from parents...
...I can honestly say that I will most likely put a down payment on a house before I will find someone worth marrying, given my current track record.
...I do not have much demand for a house, other than a good kitchen and plenty of outdoor space.
...I also won't have much furniture (mattress, bookshelf, and a dining table) until I am committed. I have talent in interior design, so I will wait to buy furniture so the style of the house will fit all of the wants of its inhabitants (and not waste dollars)...
...I am a simple man, and my hobbies are CHEAP, so there is plenty of room for spending money prior to any children.
...With that said, what do women want in a house? I've heard of his and hers sinks, plenty of closet space, open concept...
You should stop thinking that your value to a women is measured by your assets. While true there are many that look at a man based on the size of his wallet, there are other qualities in a man that can capture a woman's attention.
I am 32 years old now. I've been married for just over 7 years. I have three kids, and a solid career. I've earned over $100k for about 3 or 4 years now. I just bought my first house this year. It's a pretty nice house, and it's big, too. My wife loves it, my kids love it, and I love it. It was worth waiting for.
I've wanted to buy a house ever since I was married. It just wasn't a realistic goal until recently. It also took some convincing to get my wife on board. She's a little younger than I am, (26) and is a SAHM. I explained to her at one point that for me, being where I am in my personal and professional life, buying a house was clearly the next step. This combined with some other factors involving a dishonest and incompetent landlord (long story) helped her come around.
You are a student. Don't worry about buying a house now. Make sure that you have a job and some savings before you take this step. No woman who dates a student really expects him to own a home at that stage in his life. I'm glad I waited as long as I did. If you wait, I'm sure you will be too.
You should stop thinking that your value to a women is measured by your assets. While true there are many that look at a man based on the size of his wallet, there are other qualities in a man that can capture a woman's attention.
I'm 36 and just bought my first house. I was living a lot like you up until a few years ago. Didn't mind it at all. Even today, most of my furniture is Ikea or used stuff I've accumulated from yard sales and relative's castoffs. I don't have any need to impress anyone.
Why don't you just worry about having fun and enjoying your youth rather than worrying about some theoretical woman who doesn't have the means or ambition to buy her own damn house?
Get married and buy a house with your partner. Or don't get married and buy a house that suits you. But don't make plans for someone you haven't met yet.
...While right now I live in an apartment that most people would consider a symptom of poverty. My mattress is on the floor (uncomfortable for most people too), closet is 80% empty (style is simple), no tv (I just don't watch it anymore)... Most girls don't like this at all but what can you do when you live as a student that has a low-paying job, with no support from parents...
...I can honestly say that I will most likely put a down payment on a house before I will find someone worth marrying, given my current track record.
...I do not have much demand for a house, other than a good kitchen and plenty of outdoor space.
...I also won't have much furniture (mattress, bookshelf, and a dining table) until I am committed. I have talent in interior design, so I will wait to buy furniture so the style of the house will fit all of the wants of its inhabitants (and not waste dollars)...
...I am a simple man, and my hobbies are CHEAP, so there is plenty of room for spending money prior to any children.
...With that said, what do women want in a house? I've heard of his and hers sinks, plenty of closet space, open concept...
..Or should I just rent until I am married?
I'm sure glad you told us you were single. I was wondering with all that you mentioned.
I would suggest you go to her place.
You think you are going to impress her with a house?? I think you need to work on yourself and your living conditions for yourself... Not anyone else or to impress someone.
When you are ready to buy a house, purchase one that YOU like...not one that will impress a girl. Until you meet that girl, you have no idea what her preference will be and not all women think alike. That is not something that can be answered on a message board.
You can always sell it and buy a house that meets the needs of both you and your spouse in the future.
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