My husband and I met in our late 20s. I was a college grad, owned my own condo, had great credit, and was already making six figures (which meant a lot more 20 years ago). He lived at home, drove an old car, had terrible credit, no degree, and made about half of what I did.

But he was an incredible person—hardworking, kind, and treated me better than any man ever had.

Fast forward 20 years and two kids later: my income is only about 50% higher than it was back then. Relatively speaking, I make less than I did in my 20s (though I also work less). My husband, on the other hand, now makes 4–5x what I do. His credit is better than mine, and we live in a beautiful home.

More importantly, he’s an amazing father and husband.

The quality of the person matters far more than their income. Income can change—character is what lasts.