Your ex says “it’s all about the money with you”, but are you really money motivated? Take our test to find out.

What’s more important to you – love or money? No one likes to think that they’re materialistic, but some of us are more so than others. While only a small proportion of people will admit to being more impressed by money than personality on first meeting a potential partner, many more will admit to being most attracted to someone who has both. So how important is your date’s bank balance to you? Don’t forget to answer honestly!

1. Your boyfriend or girlfriend gets you a present. Which would you prefer?
a) A memento from somewhere romantic you had visited together. 0
b) A poem or painting that he/she did for you. 0
c) Something expensive like a watch or jewelry. 3
d) Preferably something heartfelt and expensive. 3

2. On Valentines Day, what would you ideally be doing?
a) Having dinner at a really nice, expensive restaurant. 2
b) Being whisked away for a luxury weekend away. 3
c) Enjoying a romantic meal at home with my partner. 1
d) It wouldn’t matter what we were doing but it would be nice to be together. 0

3. When you are considering a relationship, do you think it matters what he/she does for a living?
a) Not at all. He/she could come from any walk of life. 0
b) Maybe a little bit. I think I’m more likely to date someone who’s similar to me. 2
c) Yes, I’d be much more impressed if he/she was a high-flyer and earning well. 3
   
4. Imagine you’ve been in a serious relationship for the last six months, but you’re not living together. It’s going really well. You think he/she might be the one. He/she gets made redundant. How would you react?
a) I don’t think it would change my feelings but it could put pressure on the relationship if he/she didn’t find another job. 1
b) It would make no difference at all. 0
c) I’d be very concerned that he/she found another suitable job as soon as possible. 2
d) Realistically, it would change everything. I would have serious doubts, especially if he/she became unemployed. 4

5. What if he/she told you he/she was going to be made bankrupt?
a) It wouldn’t make any difference – love is more important. 0
b) I could accept the lack of money, but I’d want to know exactly how he/she got into that sort of mess in the first place and it would make me question our future together. 2
c) I’d have real concerns, but I’d be supportive and sympathetic. 1
d) I expect that would probably put an end to the relationship fairly swiftly. 4

6. In the early stages of a relationship, do you secretly imagine what sort of lifestyle you would have if you ended up married?
a) Yes, if he/she was wealthy then I’d be excited about the possibility of a gorgeous home and expensive holidays. 4
b) I might catch myself daydreaming about spending on his/her credit card. 4
c) I might daydream about the future, but more about what our children would look like than what sort of car we might buy. 1
d) I wouldn’t really be daydreaming about the future at an early stage. 0

7. Everything else being equal, who would you rather have a relationship with?
a)  A man or woman 20 years older than you, who happens to be a multi-millionaire. 4
b)  A man or woman similar in age to you, who earns £12, 000 per year. 0

8. Does it matter how much your partner earns?
a) Not in the slightest. 0
b) In an ideal world, it would be better if he/she earned more than me. 2
c) It does matter. I’d prefer it if he/she earned a good salary, but it’s not the most important thing. 1
d) I think it’s important and he/she should earn over a certain amount. 4