High income or relationship (dating, boyfriend, marriage, love)

[k374]

Which would you choose? Assume you live in a major metropolitan area.

Two options only:

1. $130,000/yr income to start is guaranteed for the next 15 years and a raise indexed for inflation every year, but you absolutely cannot have a relationship with the opposite sex. You can date though, and have sex but no commitments, no marriage and no kids.

2. Maximum $40,000/yr income BUT the rest of your life is normal.

Assume you are currently exactly 34 years old.

[Twinkle Toes]

I would choose neither, but I'll bite ... I'll choose the lesser of two evils.

[bobman]

ok, so if we take the 40k, is the relationship guaranteed for 15 years, with a proportionate increase every year thereafter ?

[Andreams]

40k! I like dating enough, but I know I am happiest when in a relationship. Besides, if I took the 130K, I would have to give up my boyfriend No thank you!

[temptation001]

If these are your only two options, I would immediately assume the devil is playing tricks on you. Try playing back.

[picklejuice]

2.

[Mooseketeer]

Relationship every time. As long as I have enough money to have a roof over my head, food on the table and a little spare money I am fine. Money does make life easier but without love and a relationship I would be darn miserable.

I grew up in a very wealthy family and trust me it's not always what's it's cracked up to be. I chose love everytime.

[TKramar]

The low number is twice what I make now...and I don't need a whole lot of money.

[Sunnydee]

Obviously, it all depends on your priorities, but I'd go for option number two because being married and having children is priceless to me. Material things are nice, but they pale when compared to family life. There are just some things money can't buy and you have a small window of opportunity if you want a family and normal life.

[FindingZen]

#2... but I'd hope that my lady were making (at least) $40K too or we're definitely in trouble over here in the DC metro. LOL