More than a quarter of Americans say they would 'sacrifice love' forever in exchange for money — here is the price they put on it. Would you do the same?

Shot by Cupid’s arrow? Love may no longer be the ultimate, all-consuming thing that kings have gone to war for — at least not in this economy, in the face of cold, hard cash.

A recent survey from financial services company Empower reveals a third of Americans believe money is more important than love.

What’s more, a surprising 26% of respondents said they’d actually forgo love for the rest of their lives in exchange for an average net worth of $128 million.

Here’s how much money each generation would accept in lieu of love — would you do the same?

Not everyone agrees on living without love for over $100 million — the average dollar value varies widely by generation:

Baby boomers: $74.79 million Gen X: $50.06 million Millennials: $162.88 million Gen Z: $226.041 million

Interestingly, Gen X would sacrifice romance for just over a fifth of what Gen Z requires. But Gen Z (the oldest of whom are now 27) are in a very different place in their lives, compared to their middle-aged cohorts.

These bright young things are more likely to have begun or are currently seeking out romantic relationships — with less of the financial responsibilities that older generations are dealing with, like child care or paying off a mortgage.

They’re placing a higher price tag on love, also in part because they have several more decades ahead of them to potentially live without it.

Meanwhile, Gen X, who require the least amount of money to give up on love, have racked up the most credit card debt compared to any other generation, are struggling to pay off their loans and are sandwiched between caring for both their children and their aging parents.

Folks say money can’t buy love, but there are certain financial sacrifices people would be willing to make to improve their romantic lives.

About 60% of respondents say they’d spend less money on luxury or non-essential purchases for themselves, perhaps to free up more funds to spend on their loved ones or improve their financial security.

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