The taboo is such that the question is rarely asked. However, money is indeed an important component of the couple as Héloïse Bolle, wealth management advisor, explains to us.
“When you love, you don’t count.” This popular proverb could sum up the collective imagination’s vision of money-related topics in a relationship. In other words: money should not be discussed in a relationship, it is a secondary issue. We are supposed to give without restraint. Worse, talking about it would almost call into question the love we have for our partner – and would risk making us look like vultures or venal women.
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“A real lack of consideration”
Yet, money determines (almost) everything in our lives. It would be unrealistic, according to Héloïse Bolle, wealth management advisor and founder of Oseille & compagnie, to think that it doesn’t count. “It will dictate your lifestyle: where you live, whether you can go on vacation, take a break from your job, take a part-time job… It’s very important to have discussions on the subject and regularly put the numbers down.” To get organized, you can schedule regular reviews to take stock of the finances of the joint account (we recommend that you open one: it greatly simplifies money management and promotes transparency) and adjust contributions and expenses if necessary.
And if money determines style…
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