What financial level should a guy be at compared to you?
0%
Lower
24%
Higher
- Vicky Kuo, 24, from San Diego, CA
"At least equal." - Aja Bernard, 27, from Brooklyn, NY
"Can't take care of dirtbags." - Amy Liu, 23, from San Diego, CA
"A LITTLE bit higher because a guy should pay 60% and girl 40% in a relationship." - Jolene R, 24, from San Francisco, CA
"Why not make 'em higher? Except in reality this is hard to control." - Kimone Campbell, 27, from Palm Beach, FL
"Someone's got to pay, right?" - Ann Dang, 24, from San Diego, CA
"It's comforting to know he does not rely on me to survive." - Vicky K, 25, from Chino Hills, CA
"Hopefully higher so they can spoil me. But i have high expectations for myself." - Jill Hanner, 34, from Astoria, NY
"I am a struggling artist :)" - Rebecca Nashleanas, 25, from Los Angeles, CA
"It really doesn't matter what level he is at as long as he is in a comfortable financial situation." - Deborah Lau, 23, from La Jolla, CA
"He needs to be able to support me." - Monique Lewis, 31, from New York, NY
"I'm from the South - That's mandatory." - Carly Twisselman, 25, from Los Angeles, CA
"It is a confidence builder for the man and a security factor for a woman." - Doris Parker, 27, from Springfield, MA
"I think it's sexy for a man to be a little more succesful than me." - Rosalind Sun, 23, from San Diego, CA
"But that doesn't mean he has to be super rich or anything. Just enough to give support, and be okay." - Emily Woolf, 26, from Brooklyn, NY
"I prefer higher, but equal would suffice. I want to be with someone that is just as motivated as me" - Karoline D'Angola, 24, from Bernardsville, NJ
"It makes women feel protected." - Jessica G, 25, from Boca Raton, FL
"Maybe a bit old fashioned." - Greta Eagan, 30, from New York, NY
"I do like to be taken care of a bit and not have to worry he is stretching himself too much." - Lisa Miao, 27, from New York, NY
"I respect guys who love what they do and really go after it in every aspect of their life." - Christina Johnson, 31, from New York, NY
"It actually doesn't matter, but I don't make much so I hope most people are higher than me :-)" - Shelly Kaplan, 28, from Chicago, IL
"It is a turn on for me if a man is financially stable, I like to know he can support himself." - Dominique Vance, 23, from New York, NY
"Lower than me would be starving, so no." - Angela H, 0, from North, CA
"I'm old fashioned, what can I say?" - Karoline D'Angola, 24, from Bernardsville, NJ
"Makes women feel protected." - Frankie Robinson, 36, from Chicago, IL
"I'm spoiled... I don't really have a logical answer for this one." - Sara Bour, 23, from Urbana, IL
"Call me traditional. I believe a man should always make more than a woman." - Rachel U, 26, from New York, NY
"It would be nice if one of us was financially successful." - Whitney R, 25, from Princeton, NJ
"This isn't really that important, but it's nice when a guy can pay...at least sometimes." - Marianna Branda, 23, from Miami, FL
"Show me places and things I never seen." - Grace Hsieh, 22, from San Diego, CA
"I want someone to inspire me." - Claire Watkins, 25, from Santa Cruz, CA
"I'm a bit old fashioned, but I like to be taken care of." - Justine Bour, 26, from Chicago, IL
"I hold a few traditional values, one being that the man earns more than the woman."
18%
Equal
- Susie Jones, 29, from Naples, Fl
"I want you working at least as hard as me." - Luana Suciu, 25, from Boston, MA
"Don't need competition at home." - Jessica Angst, 23, from Palm Beach, FL
"Men tend to be threatened by a woman who makes more money than them." - Ashley Becker, 26, from New York, NY and Miami, FL
"On the job? Equal. In a relationship? I don't care, just so long as we each pull our weight!" - Danielle L, 26, from Chicago, IL
"For the purpose of dates and outings it does make things less stressful if both are coming from the" - Johanna Beyenbach, 29, from New York, NY
"Equal might be less complicated than other experiences I've had..." - Mercedes Tahir, 23, from New York, NY
"I have to say that." - Marisa Zupan, 27, from Brooklyn, NY
"Or higher...mostly for THEM. Men like to feel like MEN." - Ashley Woolley, 25, from Chicago, IL
"But his drive is more important than his money." - Nadia Reiman, 28, from Brooklyn, NY
"Please. We're not in caves. Equal pay for equal work." - Veronica Cheung, 24, from San Diego, CA
"It really all depends on the guy though. Money may rule the world, but it doesn't rule your heart." - Veronica Cheung, 24, from San Diego, CA
"It really all depends on the guy though. Money may rule the world, but it doesn't rule your heart." - Kate Cohen, 27, from Syosset, NY
"Not less for sure." - Kira Wilkinson, 27, from Washington, DC
"While I've dated men that don't make as much as I, I prefer that he makes at least that." - Sarah Conrad, 27, from New York, NY
"I'm not a sugar mama." - Jackie Rivera, 25, from Miami, FL
"Or higher. Unless he's an artist. But he has to be working on something. Lack of ambition=turn off!" - Miki Taka, 27, from Columbus, OH
"I don't expect a man to take care of me. I'd like to be with a guy who works as hard as I do." - Regina Melzer, 32, from Los Angeles, CA
"Having a good relationship with money is a must." - Dominique Jackson, 29, from Los Angeles, CA
"At least equal or able to carry his half. I CANNOT and WILL NOT carry you." - Anna Bykova, 23, from San Francisco, CA
"Equal is fine, the main thing is he should be generous." - Jen Gsell, 29, from Reston, VA
"Just have a job. Please." - Deeana Lowe-Chin, 24, from Miami, FL
"I'm not really picky as long as his finances are at least equal to mine, but it wouldn't hurt if the" - Christine Behrens, 24, from Oakland, CA
"For a long term relationship both sides should put in for what their getting out, but everyone likes" - Britt Ancell, 26, from New York, NY
"I HATE not being able to pay for my own dinner."
57%
Don’t care
- Laura Lefkowitz, 35, from New York, NY
"Money comes and goes." - Vanessa Jeong, 28, from San Leandro, CA
"Things happen. Life has ups and downs. Making your best effort is all that counts!" - Mekalia Reid, 27, from New York, NY
"As long as he works hard, contributes financially and is constantly improving, I'm happy." - Francesca Lacuesta, 29, from Sacramento, CA
"As long as he's got a job, is driven and aspires for greatness, I'm in." - Sandy Tragos, 32, from Chicago, IL
"As long as we're both comfortable and not in financial distress." - Theresa G, 24, from San Francisco, CA
"I don't want a man to overpower me, but I wouldn't want to MOTHER one either." - Samantha Conniff, 24, from Brooklyn, NY
"There are so many other things that I care about that that isn't on my radar." - Jacquelyn Tillotson, 31, from Miami Beach, FL
"All that matters is if you are happy!" - Kate DAlleva, 25, from Morristown, NJ
"It's only a shame if he can't support himself." - Jennifer Manghisi, 27, from New York, NY
"I've had lots of fun withthe type who might dance for dollars and that never bothered me a bit." - Shelby Kovant, 25, from New York, NY
"It would be great to have a rich boyfriend but money doesn't make the man!" - Tiffany Davis, 32, from San Diego, CA
"Why should I care what your financial life is like?" - Alison Dichter, 31, from New York, NY
"I don't personally care for that. As long as other fundamental characteristics are in place, it's no" - Cat Davis, 25, from New York, NY
"Just don't be lazy. Do something you're passionate about, regardless of money; that's attractive." - Shannon Harknett, 24, from New Orleans, LA
"As long as they have drive." - Brittany Caudle, 25, from New York, NY
"As long as you don't mind making less than me." - Elinor N, 23, from New York, NY
"As long as he is responsible with his money, I don't care." - Lauren McHenry, 26, from Dallas, TX
"It's 2009... Hello." - Allison Baxley, 29, from New York, NY
"He should be supporting the lifestyle he chooses to have." - Rachel U, 26, from New York, NY
"This economy has made financial success much less important when it comes to dating." - Katrina Robinson, 28, from Charleston, SC
"Money sucks." - Jenna E, 32, from Davenport, IA
"I want to make my own money." - Jenna E, 32, from Davenport, IA
"As long as you have an actual career, it doesn't matter who's making more." - Kristin Castro, 24, from San Francisco, CA
"I prefer someone who is equal or higher...but if you truely love someone it shouldn't matter." - Erika Thomas, 25, from Miami, FL
"Equal is nice because you can take turns paying, but all of my friends go for the rich guy." - Tiffany Clarke, 25, from richmond, ca
"We could advance each other." - Miana DeGardeyn, 33, from Chicago, IL
"I only want to be with a guy who is independent, driven, and focused on the future. What he has in" - Amber Sellers, 33, from Brooklyn, NY
"I make my own cheddar." - Renee Lucas, 30, from New York, NY
"I don't really think that two people who are dating need to discuss their personal financial status." - Kylan Conroy, 24, from Chicago, IL
"Just be successful at whatever it is you choose to do!" - Jessica Barrutia, 24, from Chicago, IL
"While ambition is important, relationships should not be a competition." - Anne C, 24, from Miami, FL
"I'd rather him enjoy his work and be poor then hate it & have to support me & resent me later." - Anne C, 24, from Miami, FL
"I'd rather him enjoy his work and be poor then hate it & have to support me & resent me later." - Schuyler Pham, 24, from Brooklyn, NY
"Let's just have fun and be succesful doing it." - Rosie Dehoyos, 29, from Dallas, TX
"Ms. Independent - present!" - Elizabeth Fenwick, 23, from Berkeley, CA
"As long as you are following your passion and working hard to move forward, that's all that matters." - Jennifer Beio, 26, from Chicago, IL
"So long as he's happy doing what he likes, does not matter to me." - Nicole Laws, 30, from Fort Lauderdale, FL
"It's not based on man vs. woman. Income is a matter of the quality of work you perform." - Jennifer Manghisi, 27, from New York, NY
"I've had fun with, let's say, the type who might dance for dollars and that never bothered me a bit." - Vida James, 28, from New York, NY
"Don't be classist." - Yisell Muxo, 35, from Miami, FL
"I don't care what level, just as long as I can admire his drive." - Emily Pelton, 29, from Brooklyn, NY
"As long as he has goals and is making a living." - Paula L, 28, from Miami, Florida
"As long as I don't have to take care of him I'm fine." - Shelby Kovant, 25, from New York, NY
"It would be great to have a rich boyfriend but money doesn't make the man!" - Nancy Spruiell, 43, from New York, NY
"Equal or higher is preferred, but I have many other priorities that come before money." - Becca Schepps, 29, from Brooklyn, NY
"As long as you're not a bum." - Nora Lahl, 31, from Milwaukee, WI
"It's more important to be intellectual equals." - Krissy P, 25, from NJ
"Love is all that matters." - Senait Mengstab, 30, from San Francisco, CA
"But nobody likes a complete slacker. I love a guy with motivation." - Sara Koch, 30, from Youngstown, OH
"As long as he's employed." - Sara Jagodzinski, 24, from Carol Stream, IL
"As long as you are happy and can keep up with bills, it doesn't matter." - Vicky Chivy, 26, from San Diego, CA
"Money is a team thing." - Sherika Mair, 29, from West Palm Beach, FL
"If he has the drive to accomplish a goal, then he can get there so doesn't matter where he starts." - Maya Calaway, 24, from Boston, MA
"I don't want to have to pay for him everywhere I go, but I don't want him to, either." - Kate Bailey, 26, from Chicago, IL
"Really don't care about how much money a guy makes." - Wendy Liu, 23, from Alhambra, CA
"As long as the couple can get by. No one should feel it necessary to make more than the other." - Elise Stiller, 36, from Seaford, NY
"If that connection is there, that's all that matters." - Amy S., 25, from Chicago, IL
"As long as he is smart, hard-working, passionate, and has goals, what he makes is irrelevant." - Claire Griffin, 28, from Charleston, SC
"This doesn't really matter." - Heather Callan, 25, from Chicago, IL
"I'm dating him for that reason." - Kate Sample, 31, from Chicago, IL
"As long as he loves what he does, money is secondary. Just don't be intimidated if I outearn you." - Kelly Kaems, 30, from Kew Gardens, NY
"This all depends - being passionate and wanting to succeed is more important than having money." - Kelly Magsayo, 23, from La Jolla, CA
"As long as he can keep up with my lifestyle and isn't self conscious about it." - Priya Massand, 30, from Flushing, NY
"Well I might not care, but he probably will." - Ashley Hayes, 24, from Los Angeles, CA
"Doesn't matter to me." - Jessi Odenbach, 28, from Chicago, IL
"Do what you love, not for the money." - JoAnna Di Tullio, 24, from Boston, MA
"I don't care if you're on food stamps or you're a shipping heir... PERSONALITY is what works." - Julienne Irons, 27, from Los Angeles, CA
"As long as he's going after his dreams and being proactive in his life!" - Pienby Laurence, 25, from Jersey City, NJ
"Money is money, it comes and it goes, but doesn't speak to if someone is compatible with me or not." - Erika San Miguel, 32, from Larkspur, CA
"Just take care of your bills and don't mooch." - Ashley Potter, 26, from Milwaukee, WI
"As long as he's not a poor mooch." - Grace Kang, 29, from Los Angeles, CA
"As long as he is passionate about what he does." - Gina Kim, 24, from San Diego, CA
"It's nice to be with a guy who's 'comfortable.' But it's better to be hardworking and ambitious." - Stephanie Singer, 30, from New York, NY
"As long as he is happy at his job and driven." - Lucy Malcolm, 26, from New York, NY
"As long as he considers himself successful and isn't insecure or pompous."