I was a housewife at a girlfriend price up until 23 and if I could give one piece of advice it would be don't do it. A man will always chose himself (or another woman). Don't be a placeholder, always do you, always have your own financial security. As I share the lessons learnt from a failed relationship, I also get vulnerable about how this has effected me. As a woman, never stop living your life for a man, you will always be left with nothing.