well since your friend is not married I would have advised the same thing. Dont go for it. People like that NEVER change! and it would get WORST with time, especially if your wife wont stand up for/with you. Not worth it! money is not the only driving thing in life. For a husband/wife their character, morals, values are a HUGE part of the process… just fast forward to 20 years later how does your friend imagine his life? what will his in laws or his wife would think if he lost his job etc etc?