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QUIZ: How materialistic are you?
20 April 2007
9. In the early stages of a relationship, are you curious as to how much a potential partner earns?a) I’d come right out and ask him/her. 4
b) I wouldn’t ask, but I’d be gauging him/her by his/her job, lifestyle and home. 3
c) I might be a little curious but I’d never ask and I’d put thoughts like that to the back of my mind. 2
d) I specifically would NOT want to know, even if he/she tried to tell me. 0
10. Would you be impressed by the car he/she drives?
a) I’d definitely be impressed by something fast, flashy and expensive. 4
b) I’d be impressed by good taste, but not the price tag. 2
c) I wouldn’t be bothered about his/her car, or even whether he/she had a car at all. 0
d) I’d be distinctly unimpressed by the owner of a Lamborghini or anything equally vulgar. 0
Now add up your score
28-37 – You’re a gold digger
You’re ruthless and unashamed in your pursuit of wealth and all it brings. You love the idea of snagging yourself a rich husband/wife. It’s likely that deep down you do believe there are things that money just can’t buy, but you can’t think of many. If you really do believe this is the path to happiness then good luck to you. Who am I to stand in your way?
7-27 – You’re materialistic, but no more than most
You enjoy the finer things in life and you like the thought of being with someone who can keep you in the manner to which you have not yet become accustomed. You may well have a checklist of your perfect partner, including an idea of how much he/she should earn (probably more than you). While many may frown upon this idea, you see things differently. You like to think of things from a practical point of view: life will be so much easier and there will be less pressure on your perfect relationship if you don’t need to worry about money. There are also many people who do indeed share your sentiments, but if you are still single, perhaps you should ask yourself if you are making excuses (i.e. ‘I just have high standards’) to justify why you are still single or why you are not putting more effort into your own career and earning potential if money is so important to you.
0-6 – You’re a true romantic
You’re a soppy romantic and for you, being with someone that you truly love will always be more important than how much money someone earns. You probably also have a keen sense of responsibility. You may well feel that if you need to earn more money, then it’s no-one else’s job to sort your life for you. If you want a fast car, then you’ll buy it yourself, but for you, status symbols are unnecessary. When it comes to matters of the heart, you feel that there is little connection, if any, between money and happiness.
This quiz was prepared by our resident psychiatrist and dating expert Dr Victoria Lukats. She works with PARSHIP, the company that powers our dating service. If you’re ready to start dating again, visit PARSHIP.co.uk – the online dating with a difference. PARSHIP.co.uk uses a psychometric test to match couples on the basis of personality and compatibility so you’ll find someone who really is right for you.For more advice on starting a new relationship or divorce recovery read articles in our relationship section.
