Money isn’t everything, but it definitely amounts to a lot when you come to think of the small everyday expenses of life.

Although it may feel awkward to talk about money right around the initial days of your relationship, this is actually a good way to understand each other even better.

If you’re dating someone and wondering how to bring up the Money Matters without sounding too money-minded, check out below.

Start with a casual approach

If you start your conversation around money, it could come off as too strong. The best way to start the conversation on this topic is to keep it general and a little casual. You could add some fun element, such as what you would do if you won a lottery, what is the biggest spend you have done till date on an impulse, which purchase you regretted and so on.

Talk about saving as well as spending

While saving is important and will ensure you both can secure the future, spending your hard earned money is a good way to enjoy life together. To understand each other’s spending habits, discuss about where you generally spend the most, and how you plan on saving.

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Talk about how you both can contribute

It is good when both partners contribute to the money pool, but sometimes, the disparity in income means that what is a comfortable set-aside amount for one may not be so for the other. Instead of talking about a specific amount of money that needs to be saved each month by both, settle on a convenient chunk and decide on a percentage from the total income.

Observe your partner’s attitude around money

In addition to just talking about it, you can also understand a lot about your partner and his or her way with money by observing them. For instance, are they compulsive buyers or do they generally take time and effort to compare and research? Do they tip the staff, are they willing to pay a little extra for additional benefits and so on.

It is very rare to find a partner who will be completely in tune with how you deal with money matters. The best way is to talk about it openly and reason out with each other in a positive way.

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