The importance of money in relationships 2022
It is a consensus that money in Relationships in 2022 is one of the most common things for couples to disagree on.
Money can be a tough topic to discuss, but even those in relationships can struggle even more with how to navigate their love lives and finances together. Over a third of respondents said they spoke to someone other than their romantic partner about their finances, such as a barista or hairdresser, and 45% actively avoided merging finances with a partner.
• Half of Millennials would rather their partner read their text messages than their bank statements.
• 1 in 3 Millennials would rather tell someone they just met their problems in their bedroom vs. their problems with their finances.
• 1 in 3 Millennials would rather tell a first date the number of people they slept with than tell them their credit score.
Why the avoidance? Well, when it comes to merging finances, of those that avoided joining bank accounts, Millennials said it was because they didn’t trust their partner fully (53%) or they feared they’d break up eventually (48%).
However, talking about finances isn’t always a negative, especially if you’re single and actively dating. A recent study from eToro suggests owning cryptocurrency and placing that in your online dating profile makes you more desirable
