Should Debt Be A Deal Breaker?  September 26, 2011 By: Shannyn
I’m single, and have been advised that I should not settle for
anything in a relationship that would not be workable for the
long term.   Some of my must-haves for a relationship are:  A
college degree, love of pets {and yes, must love pugs}, at least
5’8″ or taller preferably…. and here’s one:  I don’t see a
future with anyone who has debt.  People are usually supportive
of my stringency when it comes to deal breakers, in fact- most
of the people in my social circle encourage me to have
requirements.  They, kindly enough, think I’m a catch (yay!) and
want me to find a good match, even if it means being
rather…particular about things.  But when it comes wanting a
debt-free dude, am I being a jerk?  I contribute to my Roth
every month, I have a loose budget and I don’t have any consumer
debt.   My goal is to have my student loans paid off in the
first year after graduating.   I have some money in savings for
an emergency fund & a little cash on ha