This is one secret that can weigh on you and your partner. Not revealing if you have financial issues or how much money you make can impair a relationship from moving forward. It will affect expectations you have for each other and how you make decisions as a couple, from choosing where to vacation to where to live. Plus, it can be a deal breaker for some. About one in five women wouldn’t date someone who made less money than them, reports one study. While financial situations can change with a drop in the economy, knowing that you’re with someone who kept this secret from you will not.
