“Is He Selfish for Refusing to Fund His Girlfriend’s Haircut After Years of Her Support?”
It’s not unusual for couples to argue about money, especially during a period of financial hardship
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One couple stuck it out when the boyfriend lost his job, but the trouble really began once he was back on his feet
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Survey finds that “Millennials fight with their partners about money more than anything else”
When more than 1,000 people took part in a survey, around a third of Gen Z and millennial respondents revealed they had previously ended a relationship over finances, while a third of those polled said they would break up with their partner if they did not share the same money values as them.
The study found that the biggest red flag for the Gen Z generation is when someone is unwilling to split expenses and expects them to pay for everything. But for millennials, it’s reckless spending. Other “icks” include hiding accounts, having a lot of debt, being financially dependent on family or friends, and being “controlling” when it comes to finances.
“Money can represent both power and security in relationships, making it a challenging, but necessary, issue for couples to navigate. Financial boundaries should be respected in relationships, and continually overstepping this line is the sign of an issue,” cautioned relationship psychologist and dating expert Zoe Coetzee.
