The Economic Times

Boyfriend-girlfriend struggles with different views on saving money months before wedding. Should finances be separate or combined?

A couple preparing for their wedding is facing tension over money after differing views on saving and donating emerged. The 30-year-old man wants to build a financial safety net before giving to charity, while his 27-year-old girlfriend, from a wealthy family, prioritizes donating most of her income. Reddit users weighed in, highlighting how financial habits and money mindsets can strain relationships, and suggested honest conversations and temporary shared living to test compatibility before marriage.