Many people would recognize the words of the famous song “Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend” that was originally sung by Marilyn Monroe. It has been adapted multiple times, the most famous being in the popular Broadway show and hit movie, “Moulin Rouge”. In a way, the song has become a type of anthem for many relationships. From ancient to modern times, societal traditions have been built around jewelry, traditions that have both restricted and expanded possibilities available to women; wedding jewelry exists in almost every civilization. Diamonds are engineered to draw the eye, so why would they not be a girl’s best friend? Diamonds are a girl’s best friend because love should be rooted in materialistic items such as money.
Amount of money someone is willing to spend on you often directly correlates to how much they care about you. A partner who would buy an engagement ring on eBay is far less reliable than the one that will give his or her significant other a box from Tiffany’s.
Wealth is a sign of stability. This indicates that a future with this person will be able to provide long term for a family. Most marriages end due to financial hardships. If someone is able to buy their partner a diamond, it already shows that he or she is a stable match. As BOMB magazine states, diamonds are “forever” and “invincible”. The Original lyrics of the song “Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend” by famous actress Marilyn Monroe state words of wisdom that “A kiss may be grand/But it won't pay the rental”. Though this may just seem like a song made by a vain woman, it has wise life advice such as that within its verses. James Nichols writes for Huffington Post that “it is essential to protect yourself and your partner financially for worst-case scenarios”
The final reason that wealth should be considered when entering a committed relationship, is because money provides opportunities for a couple to have certain luxuries and experiences, which can bond them more and deepen their love. Going on vacation has many physical and psychological benefits, including reducing stress and promoting overall well-being and happiness. But, in addition to the benefits for each individual, the joint benefit of a couple spending quality time away can be a very enriching marital experience. If a partner can afford a ring, he or she can also afford to rekindle your happiness.
A possible con that one would express to this argument is that love should be more focused on emotions than on material aspects. While it is true that feelings are essential in relationships, one has to be logical when choosing a permanent partner. If someone can not get his or her partner a ring, there is a low chance that they would be able to provide basic things such as suitable housing. Even though someone is in love, the love may fade when he or she is living in the projects with their roof leaking and cockroaches running across the floor.
While this seems like it is just a theory, some people have practiced this technique in their own lives. An example is the playboy model Anna Nicole Smith. Smith was working at a strip club when she met her future husband, wealthy oil tycoon J. Howard Marshall. The two saw each other for two years, before they got married. Smith was twenty-six, and Marshall was eighty-nine. Though many suspected there was not love in their marriage, Smith insisted that she loved Marshall until the day he died.
In conclusion, diamonds are a girl’s best friend. This statement has more meaning than just girls liking jewelry, for it represents the importance of money in a relationship. While many would argue that materialistic items should not have any value when entering a relationship, it is clear that it is important for sustaining love and happiness. Money provides many opportunities for couples to remain together and keep their love. Without a stable future, love can fall apart.
