Almost Half Of Americans Would Choose Money Over Love

New research suggests that the old saying that money can’t buy love may not hold true today. A new survey from Tawkify finds that Americans have some unrealistic expectations for their partners’ income and reveals how many folks value money more than love.

According to the poll of 1,000 adults, even though the median U.S. annual salary is just over $62-thousand, people expect their ideal partner to make six figures, on average.

• Women aim higher, wanting their partner to earn $110-thousand, on average, while men still expect theirs to make $90-thousand.
• A quarter of those surveyed have even bigger expectations, and want their ideal significant other to bring in over $150-thousand.
• And that’s still not enough for 10% who are looking for $250-thousand income in a partner, while one in 20 are hoping for someone who makes half a million ($500-thousand) or more.
• Nearly two-thirds (63%) say they would marry for love, even if it means a lifelong financial struggle.
• But if they were forced to choose between love and money, 46% would pick money.
• When the love versus money question was asked in a different way, more than half of women (58%) and men (51%) said they’re more likely to choose a “broke and magical” relationship over financial security.
• A third admit they’d even consider getting back together with an ex if that person got rich.
• It seems sometimes money is actually the reason couples stay together, including 69% of respondents who stayed in a relationship longer than they wanted because of shared finances.
• Regardless of what the salary is, being employed is better for your dating opportunities, as the survey finds that 48% say they wouldn’t date someone without a job, even if they were attracted to them.

Brie Temple, Tawkify’s chief matchmaker, says their matchmaking clients don’t want to date someone who depends on them financially, they want someone who adds to their life. She adds, “Women, in particular, are saying things like ‘I’m not interested in being a nurse or a purse.’”

Source: USA Today

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