Now one in four Americans emphasize money too much

This is the decline of emotion.

Money issues used to just ruin weekends and credit scores – now they ruin date nights, sexual desire and long-term relationships.

According to a recent Ziphealth survey, one in four Americans (26%) said they were too stressed about money to have sex. Financial issues are becoming the biggest emotional killer in foreplay.

Economic uncertainty no longer appears merely in bank statements; it sneaks under the sheets. Financial stress is reshaping our dating, communicating and breeding styles.

According to the HUD Housing Network, 73% of rental costs are burdened, nearly half of their income is over 50%, and there is not much dinner and flowers yet.

More than half of Americans (53%) say that affordable date nights lack sex.

Meanwhile, a quarter of renters delayed breakup because they were in fact unable to move out. Forget “stay for the kids.” In 2025, couples stay on Wi-Fi and share Netflix.

Data doesn’t lie – bankrupt people have less sexual behavior and enjoy even less when having sex. Financially satisfied people are 2.6 times more likely to have good sex than regular sexual behaviors and feel 6 times more in their relationships.

Meanwhile, nearly a quarter of young people say they avoid dating altogether, all due to financial uncertainty.

Finally, it is obvious: Money is more than just shaping our future – it is hijacking our love life. Whether it’s a rental regret, a breakup delay, or a bedroom that turns into a budget office, Americans will feel the heat of overdue bills, rather than sexual tension.

So, if your love life is like a pause, don’t blame your partner. Blame the economy.

Love may be free – but in 2025, sex comes with costs.