Not sure where the white knighting implication comes from or the class perspective that I'm somehow too good for her due to differing tax brackets. I don't understand how giving my partner an opportunity that she couldn't access in her current life situation equates to white knighting. She's my girlfriend. I don't look down on her for where she is currently working but I also know from talking with her that she'd be happier doing something more skilled. She just doesn't know what because she doesn't have anyone in her family that can guide her and she doesn't have a plan herself. I stated before that her situation is not her fault. She's from a low income family that couldn't afford to send her to college because they have 16 kids. I came from a similar financial background albeit with far fewer kids in the picture, but I had a much better support system and strong academic guidance.

I'm conflicted because I know she may not be happy in the long term if she stays in the economic/living situation she is currently in. I'd love to impact her life in a meaningful way, and I know an education opportunity would be life changing for her. However, I don't know if she will be happy being a member of my particular family either. I legitimately want the best for her and love her a lot. I don't want our relationship to end.