When Is The Best Time To Talk Money With Your Partner?

In the dating world, conversations surrounding money come up far earlier than you’d think — even before the check comes. “Money is involved in every single aspect of dating, from the very first date when we’re deciding where we’re going to go and how much money we’re going to spend,” Traci Williams, PsyD, clinical psychologist and certified financial therapist, tells Refinery29. According to Match Group’s 2022 Singles in America survey, 96% of singles say that an important trait in a partner is having similar attitudes about debt and spending, so sussing out whether or not you’re a money match is kind of a big deal. You can learn a lot about how someone feels about money through subtle cues, like what they say about their job, how they talk about certain aspects of their childhood, if they’re open to getting a few appetizers versus going straight to the entree.