I’ve watched enough episodes of Judge Judy to know that unless we have a written contract, I can claim that money was a gift. So….I’d take that cash AND my love. We’d go on a nice vacation using a portion of those funds and talk about our strategies for minimizing familial interference going forward.

I am answering the question in the context of a typical k-drama trope:

"Money Cannot Buy Love" suggests that although a person can have enough money to buy possessions, true love may still evade them. It appears to be a common lament that money can't buy happiness. But if you take money to end love, then you will never be able to find it. Being poor in love is better than being alone and rich.

money. my only relationship is art. art over love. though it is a love hate relationship but it is less stressful with money. I dont need a lover I need a producer

I choose the money.

For the fact that money was offered in exchange tells me that love is going to be war. And, I don't want the other person to always have to choose me whenever the drama starts, because she will always be at war, whether or not it is required.
So, I'll choose for her and choose the money instead.

Money because the question doesn't say "One true love for a lifetime". Even if it did things that are meant for you will always return to you in sometime.

That would really depend on the stage of relationship we are in and how much I love the guy. But I think i can find a loophole wherein I can get both.
But if I am not really into the guy, I would most likely choose money. 😉😆

Unfortunately, I have learned the hard way that true love doesn't come by that easily. So, if I ever encounter it again, I will grab it tightly and not let go.
I am normally a rational person but I don't think money can replace love.

I'm with IndigoRose here. Do the Queen of Tears thing, lean lovingly into the arms of your exceptionally wonderful man, and just before leaving, quickly turn to snatch the envelope. 🤣🤣🤣
If somehow you'd have to choose and have any reason at all to believe that the family will actually make it a choice between money and him and hence let you have him if you don't take the money, obviously go with the love, unless you were already thinking of leaving and some pocket money would be nice to take with you.

Love is easier to find than a MIL giving a fat envelope.
I'll buy a bigger screen to watch dramas.

Money. Life with those kind of in-laws takes the fun outta the love. If he's serious, he won't let that deter him and we can use the money to move far away from my in-laws.

Honestly it depends on my partner, if they warned me that my potential in-laws might not like me for whatever reason, means they are least objective or know their parents /family’s flaws and I can count on them to have my back. However, if they never mention any possible friction our relationship might have on their family, I’ll take the money thanks. I’m too Asian to deal with shitty in-laws and have my partner oblivious to it. I’ve seen enough of it in real life 😒

I picked money because I prefer financial security over romance.

But... what if you love money?
Not saying that's me, but that's how I voted.

I assume all my exes moms were either cheap or simply chill because none of them ever offered me The Envelope, not that I've met all of them in person... just not a fan of meeting parents thingy. Usually the real fun started when poor guys accidentally met my dad (I worked hard to prevent that, but you know - he's a pro in warfare) and got probably the biggest scare of their lives as if dating ME wasn't enough of challenge already. For the record, none was ever harmed physically as far as I know.

Back to the main question, the devil is always in details - since you said "love", I'm gonna assume it's big real thing kind of it. Then answer is easy - THAT you can only pry from my cold dead hands. True love is heavily pricey indeed, but its cost has nothing to do with money. Potential monster-in-law better to use all that cash to pay for the therapy - or one way ticket somewhere veeery far - she'll 100% need after getting in my bad graces^^

Love. It seems like there is a divide here and I wonder if it is because people have a different definition of love. For me, if I had a love that shook my foundation, a real love and not the simple infatuations of a child, it would be worth any envelope of money. (I only mention this because of last week's would you rather) But I sympathize with those for whom an envelope filled with money would significantly change their life.

At some point in time - you find that financial purchases only provide joy that lasts a short finite time. That new car looses its shine. Those new shoes start to look worn. That new phone starts to feel outdated.
Life is about joy.
And love gives more lasting joy than fleeting financial purchases.

like many Beanies said, I'd take the money, consider it a gift and spend it on a lavish dinner with my beloved.
Depending on the amount, I might consider FaceTiming my darling at the same time I accept the money, telling them that Omoni is financing our wedding.

Cold hard cash.

Because romance is fleeting but compound interest is not LMAO!

Depends. I see it as a test.

If I was blindsided with no warning from bf about the in-laws potentially hating me: I would take the cash, throw it angrily in the bf's face, and tell him that I'm paying him and his crappy family to leave me. And then see how he reacts. If he tries to make excuses for the family and minimize the situation, I will snatch the cash from his hands and leave him.

If he has warned me beforehand or supports me after this all happens, I will give him the money and let him decide what to do with it. I would really hope he takes it to have fancy dates with me.