My partner and I always thought we agreed on money. Then, we moved in together.

Business Insider | 05-10-2026 04:48pm |

A couple who initially agreed on financial matters discovered differing priorities after moving in together. Despite similar incomes and views on splitting expenses while dating, they found they wanted to spend their money on different things once cohabiting. They developed a plan that helped them manage their finances and accepted that compromise would sometimes be necessary. The author, who was born and raised in Mexico and spent most of their adult life in New York and London, reflects on how living abroad challenged their assumptions about money and dating.

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