Some say it’s not in good taste to talk about money with other people. I don’t agree.
Isn’t it a lot better to all concerned if from the very start one’s attitude towards money is known to another? It would prevent a lot of misunderstandings. Misconceptions are sure to sour a relationship or put a damper to a developing friendship.
Let’s say for instance that you are the kind of person who put premium on good service and therefore take it for granted that fine dining costs a lot more. If your friend unbeknown to you is under financial strain a suggestion to eat in some high end resto is more like adding insult to injury.
In fact, financial differences between couples is one of the leading culprits in the high divorce rate in the west. In the Philippines where divorce is not allowed same scenario normally resulted to married couples finding themselves wanting to get out of the marriage.
Imagine your spouse finds pleasure in splurging on drinks with friends while you go into shock at the very idea of a cup of coffee for a little less than two hundred bucks!
So perhaps, instead of going around the subject of money it is wise to make it a must in the getting to know you stage of any relationship.
