For Love or the Money: What Rules Our Hearts?

M ONEY ra Love FOR V THE THE WHAT REALLY RULES OUR HEARTS? Great looks, personality, and charm may go a long way but, according to a survey by Salary.com, those traits may no longer be enough. What's included on the list of musts for those seeking a romantic partner? Money. We examine the results to find out if what really matters is the size of your wallet, not your heart. BREAK-UP WORTHY? WHAT'S INA PAYCHECK? 5% 14% Partners' paychecks play a role in whether or not they OF MEN OF WOMEN have admitted that they have broken up with people because they didn't earn enough money. said they ended relationships with significant others over their would enter a relationship. MEN WOMEN 23% 41% partners' meager earnings. MORE MONEY, MORE PROBLEMS? Of all survey respondents who 78% of both 4% admitted to were of those who breaking up with a partner based on their lack of green MEN & WOMEN WOMEN said they have terminated relationships because their partners made too much broke up with wealthy partners 32% were MEN, money. WHO'LL C OOK THE BACON? would be open to More than one third, or 64% financially supporting their significant others. 34% MEN OF WOMEN said they wouldn't remain with partners who wanted to be WOMEN would work full-time 35% while their partners stay-at-home parents. stayed home. WHAT REALLY MATTERS? 94% of MEN said physical beauty was most valuable in a significant other 9% of respondents chose personality as the key trait 100% 1.7% of WOMEN chose looks Only 1.4% they seek in a partner. of survey respondents said salary ruled over love. While most survey respondents clearly identified that money plays a role in selecting their life and love partners, it's not a leading one. Personality, looks, and love still rule our hearts and money matters simply help seal the deal. SOURCE: SALARY.COM COUPON CABIN.COM