Drawing a Line: Dividing and Defining The Financial Responsibilities of Relationships (Bar Talk With Jay 11/14/2019)

Drawing a Line: Dividing and Defining The Financial Responsibilities of Relationships (Bar Talk With Jay 11/14/2019)Going Dutch can be taboo in the dating discussion. Philosophies may differ from person to person but it is far less complicated in a casual dating situation. On the other hand when it comes to being in a relationship, cohabitating, and we are talking about splitting these bills, you are looking at decisions that directly affect your livelihood. Income level does influence the way we navigate this topic. Customarily the man in the relationship is looked to be the one to take care of the bills and the woman helps where she can. In 2019 with high earners coming from both ends of the spectrum, you may find that the woman may be a better choice to do the financial lifting. Also in the current society, inflation and development have affected everything from food to property value. In some cases, it really takes two to make things go. If we have the same goals financially, maybe decide to pool resources, with everything being equal where should the divide of financial responsibility come? How much trust is needed in order to feel like you are financially taken care of? However you need to accomplish your financial goals shouldn’t matter but deep down inside, does it?