Money over love? How finances are affecting romantic relationships

 Although the median U.S. annual salary is about $62,192, Americans on average expect their ideal partner to earn six figures, a new survey found. 

On average, women want their ideal partner to earn $110,000 while men expect theirs to earn $90,000, according to a Tawkify survey of 1,000 Americans. A quarter of respondents want more, saying their ideal partner should earn over $150,000. That’s still not enough for 1 in 10 who are holding out for $250,000 and 1 in 20 who want $500,000 or more.

Some responses were contradictory. More than 6 in 10 Americans (63%) surveyed said they would marry for love, even if it meant a lifelong financial struggle. But if forced to decide between love and money, 46% said they would pick the latter. In fact, nearly 1 in 3 said they’d consider getting back with an ex if that person became wealthy.

Those unemployed in a rough job market may find more trouble in their love life. Nearly half of Americans are taking the lyrics to TLC’s 1999 hit “No Scrubs” to heart, with 48% reporting they would not date someone without a job, even if they were attracted to them.