Valentine's Day: Money Talks in Love on the Rise!

In Berlin, bouquets of flowers with “Love 10 Euro” signs are offered in front of flower shops for Valentine’s Day. At the same time, a current survey shows that the topic of finances in relationships is of central importance for many couples. According to the survey conducted by the interest rate platform Weltsparen (Raisin SE), most people talk to their partners about financial matters. Only 4 percent of those surveyed consistently avoid discussions about salaries and account balances.

The survey included more than 1,000 participants aged 18 to 79. 76 percent of those surveyed said they were fully aware of their partner's debts and assets. For 20 percent of those surveyed, high debts are an exclusion criterion when choosing a partner. What is particularly noteworthy is that almost a third of 18 to 29 year olds say that their partner's income does not play a role.

Financial openness in relationships

The survey also shows that 25 percent of respondents consider the question of income to be important, while 42 percent classify this issue as not crucial. When it comes to managing finances, only 28 percent of all respondents pool all of their money in joint accounts. 40 percent of respondents manage their own money and only share common expenses, while 29 percent have both joint and separate accounts. Among those over 60, 50 percent of participants have fully organized finances.

Katharina Lüth, financial expert at Raisin, emphasizes that love and money are not mutually exclusive concepts. She emphasizes that topics such as mutual protection and fair cost distribution in long-term relationships should be reviewed regularly.

For more information about this survey and the results, please visit the website der-farang.com reported. You can also find a detailed analysis in an article by Spiegel.de.