And This one for folks, who have already been settled and planning to settle in The USA in comming days: Number 1 reason for divorce: disputes over money/finances. For some reason, dating couples often don't want to talk about money before marriage--too taboo or too uncomfortable, [Heck no! Second date, Open up! ( if you really like each other)] Later, they find out too late about each other's spending habits, saving habits (or nonsaving, for that matter), cummulative debt, actual salaries, etc. Generally, people live way beyond their means (i.e., they dirve the fancy car, but they have $20,000 in credit-card debt). A woman may decide to settle down with a guy based on, among other things, his salary because it gives her a sense of security. She feels confident that, along with her salary, that they'll be able to afford a house, kids, vacations, etc. Unfortunately, I have heard from enough Nepali women that money (i.e., how much the guy makes) is an important factor in their decision to date and marry a guy. Sadly, some guys will get passed over because they don't drive the BMW or Porchse, own a house and make a six-figure salary. Of course, I also know plenty of women for whom money is not a major factor in marriage. However, they, perhaps, don't want to be with some lazy bum who can't even provide for himself. For me, personally, I just need to know that the girl whom I marry willing to work hard {Make your money work } that the two of us are able to provide for our needs not very xtravaganza without going into huge debt or being a burden to others. Having seen the ugly side of materialism and greed in lot of folk's relationship, I'd much rather be with someone who can live with less and be content than someone who is constantly driven to attain more stuff and status (you can't take it with you).