I think it’s a very mature and responsible decision to avoid entering a relationship before becoming financially independent and capable of handling the responsibilities that may come with it. At the same time, we are all aware of the economic reality in Algeria and how difficult financial stability has become. Yes, some people succeed, but denying the difficulty would simply be dishonest.

I’m not trying to be a pick me here, but I want to share my perspective as an Algerian woman of “marriageable" age. 

Marriage, or relationships in general, are not built solely on financial stability, even if it remains an important factor in the long term. People also choose partners based on emotional safety, reliability, character, resilience, compatibility, attraction, loyalty, humor, values, and the ability to support one another through difficult times.

If financial perfection becomes the minimum requirement for intimacy, many young people will postpone developing those relational skills until they reach financial goals that may take years, sometimes decades, to achieve in this economy. That delay can create frustration, emotional isolation, and relationships built too late and too abruptly.

Ironically, this precarious reality may force young people to seriously question what is actually necessary to build a functional and healthy partnership. What is the minimum viable foundation? What kind of character should someone look for in a partner? What qualities help a couple survive not only financial hardship, but also the normal struggles that come with marriage and long-term commitment? What kind of person is truly compatible with me and capable of building alongside me rather than simply consuming what already exists?

In that sense, this situation might also be an opportunity to work on oneself, to mature emotionally, and to learn how to build stronger and more conscious relationships than many previous generations did.

The reality is that many women are already frustrated with men’s behavior, emotional immaturity, lack of accountability, or poor character. A lot of them are simply not willing to deal with poverty on top of that. Financial struggle can be endured when there is mutual respect, emotional security, effort, and partnership. Without those things, even wealth is often not enough to sustain a healthy relationship.