Relationships and financial freedom
By Chad King
Look, I never thought Bitcoin would actually make me rethink everything about my love life, but here we are. Let me set the stage a bit. A some years ago, feels like an eternity to be honest.. I was in a relationship that looked pretty ideal on the outside. We traveled, hit up exclusive places, and somehow found time to juggle two intense careers in two different cities. We weren’t talking marriage and kids, but hey, we weren’t not talking about it either. But if I’m honest, something just felt… unsettled.
Around that time, Bitcoin was really starting to heat up. I’d been dabbling in it since early days, like 2014, and I was so passionate about the possibilities. I’d stay up late watching charts, reading every article I could find, dreaming about this new kind of freedom it could bring—not just financially, but mentally. But every time I’d bring up Bitcoin to my girlfriend? Crickets. Sometimes even an eye roll.
I knew she wasn’t thrilled about my “hobby.” But as Bitcoin kept climbing, I started wondering if it was more than that. I was seeing things differently. Life felt bigger and more open than it had before. The freedom Bitcoin was showing me—the ability to break away from the conventional path—was awakening something, and I realized it didn’t line up with our carefully mapped-out, “safe” plans.
Fast forward a bit: one night, we’re out for dinner, just a regular place we liked with great cocktails. I bring up Bitcoin’s recent run (it was hitting nice ATHs of that time). I was pumped and couldn’t help but talk about how I was rethinking everything—like maybe we didn’t need the classic life roadmap of 9-to-5s, two mortgages, and a white-picket-fence suburb situation. She put down her drink, looked at me like I was speaking another language, and said, “Isn’t it just imaginary money, though?”
Oof. I remember laughing it off, but that comment stayed with me. And in the days that followed, it hit me that we were on completely different frequencies. She wanted traditional stability—salary, retirement plan, all that. I wanted freedom. I wanted a partner who would dive into the unknown with me, who’d get excited about this wild, unpredictable ride. It wasn’t her fault; she just didn’t see life through the same lens.
I think it also unfortunately tells a lot about intelligence to be honest. What is money after all? It’s just a concept, a belief. And if you can’t see the potential of a new concept, a new belief, then you’re just stuck in the past. And I’m not about that life. I’m about the future, the new, the exciting. And that’s what Bitcoin is all about.
The decision to part ways wasn’t easy. We had years of memories, and we did love each other. But the truth was, Bitcoin had become a symbol of what I was searching for—a life where financial independence and risk-taking weren’t just possible, they were encouraged. And I wanted someone who saw that as something real, who saw me in that vision.
It’s been a couple of years since we split. Looking back, I can honestly say Bitcoin saved me from settling. It pushed me to think about what kind of life I actually wanted to build, and that led me to find someone who’s down to build it with me. Sure, some people still think it’s “imaginary money.” But to me, it’s a pathway to freedom—a freedom I want to share with someone who’s as crazy about the future as I am.
I believe there’s a lot more to talk about when it comes to relationships and crypto / financial freedom. It’s a topic that’s close to my heart, and I’m excited to dive into it more here. Stay tuned for more stories, insights, and maybe even a few love tips along the way. And remember, when it comes to love and money, it’s not about finding someone who’s into Bitcoin—it’s about finding someone who’s into you.
By Chad King, Bitcoin Connoisseur and Relationship Advisor (Not Really)