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This was the reasoning behind one woman refusing to join all her bank accounts with her boyfriend, who she had lived with for a year. With the two fairly settled and evenly splitting joint expenses, the man thought it seemed like the sensible thing to do.
However, the woman was wary, as she felt they had different attitudes to spending. She wanted to protect her money from his more frivolous habits and to be able to keep track of her personal finances. He was upset at this revelation, and she wondered if she was being too harsh.
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Am I wrong for refusing to combine bank accounts with my partner even though we live together?
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Commenters agreed with the girlfriend's point of view.
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'He said it feels like I don't trust him': 28-year-old faces pushback for refusing to combine bank accounts with live-in boyfriend who has $5k credit card debt
Finances are one of the most important topics that every couple needs to be on the same page about. How much two people in a relationship earn and how they choose to spend it, both separately and together, dictates a heck of a lot when it comes to their shared lifestyle and happiness. When things get serious, it is one of the first areas to be tackled as a team.
It is no wonder, then, that many find themselves arguing about finances in their relationship. It is very common for there to be differing opinions about money, as well as differences in financial situations that end up putting a lot of strain on a connection. For a number of reasons, it is usually a wise idea for both people to keep some of their money separate, even if they do share many expenses. You never know what could happen when you aren't paying attention.
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