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Love meets the ledger: Why financial compatibility decides relationships

Mint Money Love meets the ledger: Why financial compatibility decides relationships Ann Jacob 5 min read 19 Jan 2026, 01:54 pm IST Unlike earlier generations, where financial roles were rigid and often gendered, today’s couples are navigating dual incomes and individual financial baggage. Photo: Pixabay Summary From managing wedding hangover to navigating parental support, shifting from ‘mine’ to ‘ours’ requires more than just a joint account. Why financial compatibility is a non-negotiable for long-term stability Gift this article This is a Mint Premium article gifted to you.

Love meets the ledger: Why financial compatibility decides relationships

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  • But increasingly, what sustains it is far less poetic: money.
  • As marriages evolve into partnerships between two financially independent individuals—each with distinct spending habits, risk appetites, and financial histories—the once-awkward “money talk" has become unavoidable.
  • Financial compatibility is no longer a side conversation; it is central to relationship longevity.
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