Talking about money with a romantic partner is hard, especially if financial red flags emerge. Laying out your spending habits, debt, credit score, and financial goals may feel awkward and vulnerable, particularly if you aren’t exactly where you want to be financially.
Sharing all of the same financial values with your partner may not be imperative in the early stages of a relationship. However, a partner with different financial values may not share the same vision for your financial future together, which will inevitably lead to frustration and potential heartbreak down the road.
This post originally appeared at Kiplinger.