Approach money questions in a romantic relationship with the same care and consent as you do conversations about physical intimacy and each other’s sexual backgrounds. They can feel similarly sensitive as you move from one stage of reveal to the next, so try to ask each question with an empathetic smile.
1. What do we want our life together to look like?
2. What would you do if you won the lottery?
3. How do you think your financial priorities might change in the next 10 years?
4. How much money do you have? How much debt? 🎯🎯🎯🎯
5. Is there anything about your finances or future finances that I should know about? Anything about my finances or future finances you’re curious about?
6. If we share a household, do we want to share money?
7. Do you like managing household money? Who’s in charge of our shared domestic homework?
8. What happens if one of us dies unexpectedly?