Is your relationship going well, but you are always arguing about money? You need to be clear about finances, especially when you are new to the relationship.

Don\’t argue about money anymore – how to have a happy relationship, not just about money?

Money problems can seriously disrupt relationships. If you don\’t resolve this issue, you may be able to avoid constant arguments about money. Some people prefer to have joint accounts, but this may not suit everyone. You may lose the freedom to decide what to buy for pleasure. If you do not want to have a joint account, make separate arrangements for paying bills and living expenses. However, discuss this early.

Who pays what?

You will have an easier time if you start dating without major commitments such as children, debts, or loans. You can agree on what you will pay together and everything based on how much you earn. It is impossible for one partner to pay for everything and the other just drive; everything needs to be shared equally. An even worse situation arises when one partner has debts from a previous relationship, has to pay alimony, has to pay off debts, or has children from a previous relationship. Again, an agreement should be reached on how the money will be managed, but only joint expenses should be included in the figures to begin with. Some people may not feel comfortable having to contribute financially to the personal affairs of children who are not joint, and this can be a very big problem. However, unless we are open and frank about this issue, we will not live happily ever after.

Beware of the millionaire

After all, an honest discussion about finances can open your eyes in many ways. Beware of the type of person who is too obsessed with money. Whatever the basis of the relationship, if someone is not contributing fairly to the family finances, it will lead to arguments and constant strife. Does this ring a bell? Then get behind it all and find a fair solution. But if your partner feels that everything should be up to you and that he is only contributing and not being fair, then such a relationship may prove worthless to you.

A happy life may not be about money, but it is also not something that can happen without it. So let us be clear about these issues.

Is your relationship going well, but you are always arguing about money? You need to be clear about finances, especially when you are new to the relationship.

Don\’t argue about money anymore – how to have a happy relationship, not just about money?

Money problems can seriously disrupt relationships. If you don\’t resolve this issue, you may be able to avoid constant arguments about money. Some people prefer to have joint accounts, but this may not suit everyone. You may lose the freedom to decide what to buy for pleasure. If you do not want to have a joint account, make separate arrangements for paying bills and living expenses. However, discuss this early.

Who pays what?

You will have an easier time if you start dating without major commitments such as children, debts, or loans. You can agree on what you will pay together and everything based on how much you earn. It is impossible for one partner to pay for everything and the other just drive; everything needs to be shared equally. An even worse situation arises when one partner has debts from a previous relationship, has to pay alimony, has to pay off debts, or has children from a previous relationship. Again, an agreement should be reached on how the money will be managed, but only joint expenses should be included in the figures to begin with. Some people may not feel comfortable having to contribute financially to the personal affairs of children who are not joint, and this can be a very big problem. However, unless we are open and frank about this issue, we will not live happily ever after.

Beware of the millionaire

After all, an honest discussion about finances can open your eyes in many ways. Beware of the type of person who is too obsessed with money. Whatever the basis of the relationship, if someone is not contributing fairly to the family finances, it will lead to arguments and constant strife. Does this ring a bell? Then get behind it all and find a fair solution. But if your partner feels that everything should be up to you and that he is only contributing and not being fair, then such a relationship may prove worthless to you.

A happy life may not be about money, but it is also not something that can happen without it. So let us be clear about these issues.