“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.”

Does money really matter?

A new study from Wharton demonstrates that “Money matters to happiness — perhaps more than previously thought.” And another, “Happy without money: Minimally monetized societies can exhibit subjective well-being,” funded by the European Research Council, suggests that “high levels of subjective well-being can be

Can money change you?

Whether it happens by way of a better-paying job or winning the lottery, some studies suggest that money can change your behavior – and not always for the better. While money doesnt exactly shape your belief system, it can influence the way you think and act toward others.