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Financial compatibility is an essential part of any romantic relationship, and especially a marriage. It’s important to understand how you and your partner view money, how you manage it, and how you make decisions about it. Knowing if you are financially compatible can help you both avoid potential conflicts and build a strong foundation for your relationship. In this article, we’ll look at some signs that you and your partner are financially compatible, some signs that you’re not, and some questions you can ask each other to find out if you’re a good financial match. We’ll also discuss whether it’s possible for a relationship to work if you’re not financially compatible, and how to make it work if so.

1. What is Financial compatibility?

Financial compatibility is the ability of two people to agree on how to handle money and financial decisions in a relationship.

Why is it important in a romantic relationship — and especially a marriage?

It is important in a romantic relationship, and especially in a marriage, because money is often one of the biggest sources of conflict in a relationship. Without financial compatibility, it can be difficult for couples to make important decisions together, such as budgeting, saving, investing, and…

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Dr. Martha Tara Lee, Sexpert — D.H.S., M.A.
Dr. Martha Tara Lee, Sexpert — D.H.S., M.A.

Written by Dr. Martha Tara Lee, Sexpert — D.H.S., M.A.

Relationship Counselor and Clinical Sexologist of Underneath The Moon. AASECT Cert Sexuality Educator Supervisor. Author of 4 books. www.ErosCoaching.com

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