Dear Auntie, I recently received a proposal from a former classfellow. He is kind, responsible and I think well of him. We graduated seven months ago and he is not yet financially stable but doing a job earning Rs60,000 to Rs70,000. As the eldest son of a daily-wage earner, he supports his family.

Our families have met and they liked each other, but my parents are concerned about finances and living arrangements as my family’s [socio-economic] status is a bit higher than his. He lives in a shared house with his family and that of his uncle, and there is no immediate plan for a separate home.

He has asked for three years before marriage to settle financially. I am emotionally confused — part of me values his character, while another part fears future financial struggles. Should we consider this proposal or look for someone already well-settled? At A........

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