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It's time to think about bank accounts and money issues. Will you have separate banks, or will you open a joint account? Who pays for what and how is this decided? If one of you is responsible for paying bills, but the bills are not paid on time or responsibly, how will you handle this? Are necessities to one of you viewed as extravagances by the other? When couples move in together, questions of finance always arise. It's worth sitting down and discussing your financial situation and priorities to set initial boundaries. Print out our quiz "Will You Fight About Money?" and take it with your partner to get the conversation started.
Moving in together means you'll both have to make adjustments. But when it's all said and done, these compromises strengthen you a couple. Be sure to focus on the real joys of living together and particularly the pleasure of waking up next to your best friend every morning.
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