
‘It can help you to set expectations, work through any issues, create a budgeting plan that suits both partners, and build a more solid financial plan.’ ‘Talking about finances may be difficult for some, as our survey shows, but it’s a really important way of maintaining a healthy relationship,’ says Amy.

‘It’s easy to see why daters aren’t keen to match with someone who will make their life more complicated financially.’Īmy Pethers, wealth adviser at financial manager Brewin Dolphin, says money can cause significant relationship issues, with her firm’s research showing arguments about finance are more prevalent among those in their thirties than older couples.


‘If someone is carrying big debts or struggling to live within their means, it could devastate their love life,’ says Sarah Coles, senior personal finance analyst at Hargreaves Lansdown.
