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Looks like Shrek has developed a nasty habit...
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https://thehill.com/business/6068018-single-americans-romantic-partners-salary-matters-study/

Many single adults in the U.S. who say income is important in a lasting relationship believe their partners should make at least six figures annually, according to a new study.

The data, part of Northwestern Mutual’s 2026 Planning & Progress Study, found that respondents expect their partners to earn an average of $139,000 per year, with the figures varying widely by gender and age.

Women expected the highest salary from their potential mates at $172,000, while men were satisfied with $101,000.

Millennials (ages 30 to 45) had the highest expectations of any generation, $160,000, followed by Gen Z (ages 18-29) at $135,000, Gen X (ages 46 to 61) at $123,000, and Baby Boomers (ages 62-plus) at $125,000.

Among those who are dating, studies show that some are making up stories about their financial situations to find love. A 2025 Credit One Bank survey of 1,000 Gen Z and millennial adults found that more than half said they’d lied about or exaggerated their finances to someone either online or in person.
 
https://thehill.com/business/6068018-single-americans-romantic-partners-salary-matters-study/

Many single adults in the U.S. who say income is important in a lasting relationship believe their partners should make at least six figures annually, according to a new study.

The data, part of Northwestern Mutual’s 2026 Planning & Progress Study, found that respondents expect their partners to earn an average of $139,000 per year, with the figures varying widely by gender and age.

Women expected the highest salary from their potential mates at $172,000, while men were satisfied with $101,000.

Millennials (ages 30 to 45) had the highest expectations of any generation, $160,000, followed by Gen Z (ages 18-29) at $135,000, Gen X (ages 46 to 61) at $123,000, and Baby Boomers (ages 62-plus) at $125,000.

Among those who are dating, studies show that some are making up stories about their financial situations to find love. A 2025 Credit One Bank survey of 1,000 Gen Z and millennial adults found that more than half said they’d lied about or exaggerated their finances to someone either online or in person.

And here I've been thinking I'm single because I'm an asshole...and all this time it's been my bank balance! :ROFLMAO:
 
https://thehill.com/business/6068018-single-americans-romantic-partners-salary-matters-study/

Many single adults in the U.S. who say income is important in a lasting relationship believe their partners should make at least six figures annually, according to a new study.

The data, part of Northwestern Mutual’s 2026 Planning & Progress Study, found that respondents expect their partners to earn an average of $139,000 per year, with the figures varying widely by gender and age.

Women expected the highest salary from their potential mates at $172,000, while men were satisfied with $101,000.

Millennials (ages 30 to 45) had the highest expectations of any generation, $160,000, followed by Gen Z (ages 18-29) at $135,000, Gen X (ages 46 to 61) at $123,000, and Baby Boomers (ages 62-plus) at $125,000.

Among those who are dating, studies show that some are making up stories about their financial situations to find love. A 2025 Credit One Bank survey of 1,000 Gen Z and millennial adults found that more than half said they’d lied about or exaggerated their finances to someone either online or in person.

I am more interested in how they handle their $$ than amount. I could never be with someone that is pissing away money on crap like door dash etc...
 
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