“Sure, you could date someone for money,” she says. “Theres nothing wrong with that. Its important—providing for yourself is a necessity and being able to travel, eat well and afford nice things is fun. You need to be compatible on several levels, but Ive never heard of anyone fight over having too much money.”

Should relationships be about money?

Well, not necessarily. While were not saying that you should set a hard line on how much a potential partner has to earn, income is certainly one factor out of many that are fine for a person to consider. But even more important than income is what a person does with the money they earn—whether its a little or a lot.

What do you say when your broke?

Here are some alternative phrases that should come in handy if you have to explain your situation or turn down an invitation for financial reasons.Im running a little low on funds.Im feeling the pinch at the moment.Im temporarily in the red.Im nearly running on empty.My resources are a little depleted.More items •8 Jan 2019