How to Talk About Money With Your Partner

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Nov 10, 2025

Navigating money matters in relationships can be tricky! Discover tips for discussing finances before moving in, and how to gauge your partner's values through their upbringing. Explore the $10,000 thought experiment to reveal shared priorities and find out why fair doesn't always mean 50/50 when splitting expenses. Plus, hear advice on handling office politics after a promotion, setting social media boundaries with your boss, and recognizing red flags in spending habits. Get ready for some tough love and practical strategies!

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ADVICE

Start Money Talks Early And Softly

Start money talks calmly in a private, comfortable setting and treat the first session as data collection.
Ask about saving/spending habits, budgeting, and long-term goals to gauge alignment and engagement.

ADVICE

Use The $10,000 Thought Experiment

Use the $10,000 thought experiment to reveal shared financial priorities like travel, investing, or retirement.
Revisit the conversation multiple times and build an operating system you both agree on.

INSIGHT

Relationships Need An Operating System

Treat relationship finances as an operating system with principles you both can iterate on.
Without shared assumptions, living together can crumble quickly.

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