A young Latina named L. Dianis has stirred up TikTok with a video that has sparked a myriad of reactions. She argues that many couples who migrate to the United States fail to stay together because, as soon as one partner starts doing well, selfishness takes over. To illustrate her point, she shared the story of a friend who moved to the U.S. with her husband, both dreaming of saving money and building a future together, but reality had other plans.
Her friend's husband quickly landed a lucrative job in construction and was earning a substantial income, while she struggled to find a well-paying job. Despite this, they shared expenses equally until she eventually lost her job, and things took a turn for the worse. He began to distance himself and complained about having to cover all the costs, and one day, he vanished without a word, leaving her to handle the bills alone. She later found out that he had already moved in with someone else.
The video prompted a wave of responses. "That's why no 50/50," one user commented, while another remarked, "He already had someone else, he was just looking for an excuse." A more blunt comment read, "Give someone money and power, and you’ll see their true colors." Some believe that money was simply an excuse for him to leave her, while others see this story as a clear example of how migrating as a couple can sometimes end in failure.
The Role of Money in Relationships
It's evident that the video has ignited a passionate discussion about the role of money in relationships, especially for couples who migrate to a new country. Does money change people? Is the American Dream tearing relationships apart? The conversation is on fire!