❤️ Love a Covenant of the Heart or Monthly Subscription of the Wallet? 💔😂

Let us have an honest conversation. A very honest, very uncomfortable, very "why-are-we-like-this" conversation.

We have all heard it. We have all said it. We have all witnessed it. The classic line: "Love is not about money." And then, five minutes later, the same person is side-eyeing their partner because they did not get a Valentine's Day gift. The hypocrisy is real. The struggle is real. And honestly? It is hilarious.

So, let us break it down. Let us ask the question that nobody wants to ask but everybody is thinking. Is love a covenant of the heart, or is it a monthly subscription of the wallet? 💔😂

The Covenant of the Heart (The Ideal)❤️

Let us start with the beautiful, romantic, fairy-tale version of love. The version we all pretend to believe in.

Love is supposed to be unconditional. Love is supposed to be selfless. Love is supposed to be about the heart, not the wallet. Love is supposed to be that thing that survives when the money runs out, when the looks fade, when life gets hard.

The covenant of the heart is the dream. It is the "for better or for worse" promise. It is the "in sickness and in health" vow. It is the "I will love you even if we are eating bread and water" energy.

And honestly? That is beautiful. That is the ideal. That is what we all want to believe in.

But then reality hits. And reality is a harsh, unapologetic, financially demanding mistress. 🤣

The Monthly Subscription (The Reality) 💸

Now, let us talk about the reality. The uncomfortable, awkward, "nobody-wants-to-admit-it" reality.

Love, in many cases, comes with a price tag. And I am not talking about the wedding. I am not talking about the ring. I am talking about the everyday maintenance of love.

The rent. The groceries. The electricity. The data. The airtime. The clothes. The "let us go out for dinner" dates. The "I need some money for my hair" requests. The "my car broke down" emergencies.

Love, in the real world, is expensive. It is a monthly subscription. And if you miss a payment, the service gets cut off. Simple as that.

Now, do not get me wrong. I am not saying love is transactional. I am not saying relationships are just about money. But I am saying that money plays a role. A significant role. A role that we pretend does not exist until the bills come due.

When the Subscription Expires 😂

Let me paint a picture for you.

You are in a relationship. Everything is going well. The vibes are good. The love is strong. The future is bright.

Then, something happens. You lose your job. Your business fails. Your bank account takes a hit. Suddenly, you cannot afford the monthly subscription.

And what happens next? The love starts to fade. The calls become less frequent. The "I love you" texts become shorter. The "I am busy" excuses become more common. The vibe check becomes a vibe fail.

It is a painful reality. But it is a reality nonetheless.

The Unfair Expectation😤

Here is where it gets tricky. The double standard.

Society tells men that they need to be providers. Society tells men that their worth is tied to their ability to provide. Society tells men that if they cannot pay the bills, they are not real men.

And then, society turns around and says, "Love is not about money."

Make it make sense. Please. I am begging you.

Women are told to be independent. Women are told to build their own empires. Women are told that they do not need a man to survive. And then, they turn around and judge a man by his bank account.

Again, make it make sense.

Do not get me wrong. I am not saying women are gold diggers. I am not saying men are saints. I am saying that the system is flawed. The expectations are unrealistic. And the hypocrisy is exhausting.

The Wise Woman's Guide to Love 💡

Now, let me give some advice. Sarcastic, slightly unhinged, but ultimately true advice.

If you are a woman looking for love, ask yourself this question: If the money disappeared tomorrow, would you still love him? If the answer is no, then you do not love him. You love his wallet.

And if you are a man looking for love, ask yourself this question: If she loses her job tomorrow, would you still support her? If the answer is no, then you do not love her. You love her stability.

Love is not about the subscription. It is about the covenant. It is about the heart. It is about the commitment.

And if you cannot handle the bad times, you do not deserve the good times. Simple as that.

The Biblical Perspective📖

Now, let us bring it back to the Bible. Because we have to. It is a requirement.

The Bible says in 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres."

Notice what the Bible does not say. It does not say love is rich. It does not say love is wealthy. It does not say love has a big bank account.

The Bible says love is patient. Love is kind. Love is forgiving. Love is enduring.

So, if your love depends on the monthly subscription, it is not love. It is a transaction.

And honestly? That is not love. That is a business arrangement. 🤣

Choice to the Lovers and the Hustlers🙌

If you are reading this and you are in love, I am happy for you. I am genuinely happy for you. Love is a beautiful thing.

But I want you to ask yourself a question. A very honest, very uncomfortable, very "let-me-be-real-with-myself" question.

If the money disappeared tomorrow, would your love survive? If the answer is yes, then you are blessed. If the answer is no, then you have some work to do.

And if you are single and looking for love, let me give you some advice. Look for the heart, not the wallet. Look for the character, not the car. Look for the covenant, not the subscription.

Because at the end of the day, the wallet can empty. The car can break down. The job can disappear. But the heart? The heart is eternal.

And that is the only subscription worth investing in. ❤️