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Ask These Money Questions Before Getting Married! | Morgan Housel

10 May 2024 · 1 min

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Morgan Housel argues couples should observe each other's spending habits rather than ask direct money questions, which often turn confrontational. Watch how your partner spends on rent and daily expenses to see if your financial goals align, avoiding defensive reactions and building collaboration instead.

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What questions should every couple ask themselves before they get committed in a relationship or get married about money to make sure that they're going to have the best possible chance of success in a relationship?
I think if you're asking explicit questions, there's a good chance it's going to lead to conflict. I think it's just an observation. What is he or she spending money on? Let me just, like, how much do they spend on rent? Well, I know how much you make and you're spending this much. Do I see eye to eye on that? It's, I think, I think if you bring it up, It's easy to come across as like, I'm criticizing how what you're doing. You're spending too much. And then all of a sudden it's like, gloves are off. So I think it's more observation.