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Thu, 08 Oct 2026

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 'I don't know what my partner earns': How soon into dating should you reveal your salary?

Talking about salary, spending habits and debt can be some of dating's trickier conversations.

* Willa Morton, 25, thinks couples don't need to reveal their salaries at all, and that it's possible to gauge someone's income based on how they live and spend.
* Alexa Ludato, 25, only wants to discuss salary when she's official with someone.
* Vik Sunderaj, 22, agrees that discussing salary too early is "a little crazy".
* Bridget Shurdut, 26, finds it "incredibly odd" if someone asks about her salary within the first few dates.
* Dating and relationship coach Kate Mansfield suggests talking about finances earlier on in relationships, focusing on compatibility and approach to spending. When Becomes Official
* Emily Moretta, 26, has been with her boyfriend for two years but still hasn't discussed their salaries explicitly. Tips and Perspectives
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