How to Talk About Money in a Relationship | Couple Things

This week on Couple Things, we're talking about money. Shawn and I tackle a few of your questions and talk about some things that have worked for us in our relationship when it comes to finances.

Here are a few of the topics that we cover:

00:00 intro
How we approached money while dating, habits, and compromises 2:18
Should you have money dealbreakers at it comes to relationships? 8:03
How early is too early to talk about money? 10:38
How to talk about money before marriage 14:21
How to talk about debt before marriage 18:08
How we made our decision to blend our finances and our thoughts on prenups 19:02
The importance of discussing your family plan before marriage 25:43
Some money habits that we’ve grown to adopt 28:21

If you haven’t yet, please rate Couple Things and subscribe to hear more. Follow us on Instagram to keep the conversation going at   / couplething...​  

And if you have suggestions/recommendations for the show, send us your ideas in a video format – we might just choose yours! Email us at [email protected].

We're supported by the following companies that we love! Check them out below:

Juneshine ▶ Receive 20% off PLUS Free Shipping on their best selling variety pack. This is a great way to try all of their delicious flavors. Go to JUNESHINE.com/EASTFAM or use code EASTFAM at checkout to claim this deal

Amp Human ▶ Visit amphuman.com/EASTFAM and use code EASTFAM15 to get 15% off D+ Lotion.

FAN MAIL ADDRESS:

Shawn and Andrew East
750 N San Vicente Blvd.,
East Tower, 11th Floor,
Los Angles, CA 90069

Follow My Instagram ▶   / shawnjohnson​​  
Like the Facebook page! ▶   / shawnjohnson​​  
Follow My Twitter ▶   / shawnjohnson​​  
Snapchat! ▶ @ShawneyJ

Follow AndrewsTwitter ▶   / andrewdeast​​  
Follow My Instagram ▶   / andrewdeast​​  
Like the Facebook page! ▶   / andrewdeast​​  
Snapchat! ▶ @AndrewDEast