In The Great Gatsby the characters demonstrate that love has no relevant meaning in a relationship without the security that wealth offers. Gatsby and Wilson introduce Daisy and Myrtle with so much love; However, both are stunned when Tom's wealth and confidence win the hearts of the two women. A similar situation occurred with author Francis Scott Fitzgerald and his wife Zelda. She broke off their engagement because of Fitzgerald's menial job. After publishing his books, Fitzgerald acquired much wealth and fame, then was allowed to marry Zelda. Wealth is the key to a happy life along with love, however, love alone cannot guarantee happiness in marriage. Although she loved Gatsby, Daisy broke off their relationship because Gatsby cannot provide her with luxurious gifts, such as the pearls Tom bought for her. After five years, Gatsby and Daisy met and he changed his life to please her. Gatsby used Daisy as motivation to become the man he is now, a prosperous man. We can see him at his house. “He re-evaluated everything in his house according to the measure of the response he drew from his beloved eyes” (Fitzgerald 91). In his early years, Gatsby dedicated himself to improving his life. Gatsby wanted to be in the upper class because more opportunities presented themselves to him. The luxuries provided by wealth satisfy Gatsby's need to become a wealthy man. However, everything changes when he meets Daisy and falls in love with her. He later returns from the war and realizes that Daisy is married to Tom. Since then, Gatsby does not let go of the past and wants to change what could have been with Daisy. Daisy soon takes control of their relationship. In the quote, Gatsby awaits an approving look from Dai... middle of paper... he cannot hold it because he is unable to provide all the essential things a woman needs in life, money, security, and masculinity; however, only one man can provide it, Tom. According to Fitzgerald, the only way to win a girl's love and keep it is through money. Fitzgerald shows the reader that together, love and money are the key to achieving a satisfying relationship. The idea that people choose to be in a relationship for the money is disgusting. Those who choose this lifestyle are concerned with popularity and use wealth and glory to be loved. People who throw rich parties in Hollywood care about this because parties are the key to their success and prosperity. Myrtle and Daisy choose this lifestyle because they know that their lives will benefit if the people they marry have a lot of money. Love will stay with you forever, but money always has an expiration date.