Should you marry for money? TV’s Danni Nicholls says GMB’s earning power is attractive, but businesswoman Caroline Stanbury says you could still be left with nothing

A controversial debate broke out today on the British show Good Morning Britain, when the show hosted a debate on whether it is okay to marry for money.

This conversation follows a study of 2,000 people, in which one in eight admitted to having financial regrets and wishing they had a wealthier spouse.

“Meanwhile, the hashtag ‘how to marry rich’ currently has 3.9 million views on TikTok, so is it okay to marry for money?” the show asked.

The show, presented by Ed Balls and Susanna Reid, hosted financial broadcaster Danni Nicholls, who is married to footballer Dean Holden, and said “it’s smart to know someone who will give you financial security”.

And, according to the show, “that was part of her husband’s appeal when they were dating.”

She took on businesswoman Caroline Stanbury, who said money should not affect how you choose your partner.

Explaining his position, Danni said: “As controversial as it may seem at first glance, you have to look at these things. You have to look at people’s perspectives.

“It’s not necessarily about the size of their bank account. I mean, statistically, apparently… men who make a lot of… money (on their own) and not inherited money, can take risks, and therefore are more likely to they lose money.

“So at some point there is a greater chance that they will go bankrupt.

“However, the thing is, if someone is willing to get up and get out of bed and they have to fight and drive, I find that really attractive.”

When asked why it’s not sexy when someone is rich, Caroline replied: “It’s not sexy.”

“I’m just saying it shouldn’t be the number one factor. And I think (Danni) just said it here – it’s like I’m not saying “you’re advocating going out and marrying men who are unemployed and sitting at home and doing absolutely nothing.”

“If you’re going to work, you want your husband to go to work.

“But I mean, I’ve never asked this man how much he’s worth or what he makes and I don’t care, because I own my own money.”

Susanna then asked, “Caroline, people marry for looks, they marry for a sense of humor. Why is money different?

She replied: “I just think money doesn’t buy stability.

Continuing, Caroline said: “I come from a wealthy background and I know tons of rich people (who have) made money, lost money (and) aren’t stable because of money .

“And so, just because you got married there doesn’t mean you’re going to end up with that.”

“I also say that unless the man literally wants to sign it and put it in your bank account, it’s not your money.

“A lot of people get divorced and still leave with absolutely nothing.”

When the program polled some 1,700 people on hundred answered yes.

One commenter said: “Marriage should be about love and partnership, not financial gain. Encouraging people to marry for money perpetuates harmful stereotypes and undermines the value of authentic relationships.

Another added: “And that’s why I won’t get married until I find a millionaire.” No, if you truly love someone, it shouldn’t be about money.

And a third wrote: “It’s not okay to marry for money, but there’s nothing wrong with trying to find someone to love who happens to be rich.” »