Picture this: you’re engaged to the love of your life, and you’ve always planned to merge your finances once you tie the knot. But, as you get closer to the big day, you discover your partner has a shocking financial secret that leaves you questioning everything. That’s exactly what happened to our protagonist, who we’ll call Mr. Frugal.
The Perfect Couple

Planning for the Future

The Shocking Discovery

Living Different Lifestyles

Marrying Down?

The Financial Reality

The Debt Dilemma

Not Enough to Cover It

Shocked and Confused

Changing His Mind

Avoiding the Debt

Prenup Considerations

Tina’s Reaction

Sharing Everything?

No Doubts About Love ❤️

Is Mr. Frugal Wrong? ♂️
So, Mr. Frugal thought he and Tina were on the same page when it came to finances, but her hidden debt has thrown a wrench in their plans. He’s now considering keeping their finances separate and even thinking about a prenup. Tina, on the other hand, feels betrayed by his change of heart. Is he wrong for wanting to protect himself from her debt, or is Tina right to feel hurt by his sudden doubts? Let’s see what people have to say about this complicated situation…
NTA for keeping finances separate. Suggest counseling for debt management.

Brutal honesty: NTA, but relationship is probably over. ♂️

$50k in credit card debt is bonkers. Prenup & financial advisor needed.

Financial incompatibility is a deal breaker.

NTA suggests marriage counseling to address fiancé’s spending problem

Protect your assets and set boundaries. NTA for not sharing debt

Fiancé discovers financial secret, commenter warns of future divorce

Discovering financial secrets before merging finances is crucial.

NTA. Partner’s debt undisclosed in financial planning. Selfish to expect help.

NTA. Encourages fiancé to seek financial advice to curb spending

Don’t combine finances, it can lead to disaster

Fiancé discovers $125k debt, comment advises caution and communication.

NTA, but it’s time to have some serious discussions before marriage

Backing out due to financial secret, but can she pay off?

Joint finances should wait until debt is under control

NTA discovers fiancée’s shocking debt, merging finances not advised

Separate finances and prenup are wise choices for debt-ridden partner
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NTA – Money matters and so does attitude towards it

NTA suggests revisiting financial agreement in future for happier relationship.

NTA comment suggests hopeless financial situation for Tina

Don’t let her debt become your burden. #NTA

NTA prioritizes financial responsibility over merging finances with GF

Money matters in relationships. How to handle different approaches?

Don’t merge finances without knowing your partner’s financial situation

Money is a major relationship killer. NTA, delay the wedding.

Protect your finances and set boundaries. NTA.

NTA, but counseling needed to address fundamental financial differences

Engaging with finances incompatibility and spending problems

Discovering financial secrets before marriage

Financial values clash in relationship. NTA, relationship may end
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Partner’s financial secret raises red flags for commenter

Realizing different financial situations, OP is NTA for changing agreement.

Partner’s financial secret raises concerns about future marriage

Financial responsibility is key. Consider prenup. NTA.
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Partner’s financial irresponsibility may lead to long-term problems.

Have an honest money talk and consider a prenup

Smart financial advice for couples with different income levels

Fiancé discovers fiancée’s financial secret. Commenter advises against marriage.

NTA but finances may end the relationship. Communication is key

Agreed to share, but new info calls for a prenup

Fiancé discovers $125k debt, separate finances & prenup recommended. NTA
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NTA. Identifying different money management approaches before marriage is crucial

Fiancé discovers fiancée’s massive debt, wonders about compatibility.

Protect yourself and your assets. Get a prenup

NTA suggests getting a prenup to protect finances and retirement

Fiancé discovers $125K debt, seeks prenup, and questions love. NTA.

Financial compatibility is crucial in a lifetime partnership.

Wise advice on prenup and finances. Stand your ground

NTA suggests separate accounts and financial consultant before marriage.

NTA discovers fiancé’s secret Swiss bank account

Protect your assets with a prenup and discuss debt repayment
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Suggests prenup and fair bill distribution to avoid fiancée’s debt

Supportive comment about financial secrets in relationships.

Different financial values could lead to bigger issues. NTA, seek counseling.

Financial incompatibility can lead to divorce. Consider separate finances.

Protecting yourself financially is important in any relationship

Money matters in relationships. Understand and control debt before marriage. NTA

Marriage is a partnership, but honesty about finances is crucial

Marriage is about partnership, not debt. Watch for red flags

Partner prioritizes financial stability, but at what cost?
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Financial deception in a relationship: and potential consequences.

Protect your assets and discuss strategies. Get a prenup.

Partner discovers fiancée’s financial secret, advised to keep finances separate.

User empathizes with OP, suspects fiancée’s ulterior motive.

Protect yourself and your finances. Don’t merge with a spender.

Partner discovers large consumer debt and bad spending habits. NTA.

Protect your assets with a prenup, don’t risk future regrets.

Rushing into marriage without discussing finances is a recipe for disaster.

Prenup won’t save you from spouse’s debt. NTA.

Combining finances: NTA suggests joint account for mutual bills only

NTA suggests financial counseling for reasonable request

Keep finances separate in 2022. NTA for wanting prenup.

Engaging comment suggests getting a prenup to protect savings

Engage in financial discussions before marriage to avoid future conflicts

Think twice before relying on your partner’s assets

Separate bank accounts for couples? NTA suggests it’s necessary

NTA for discovering financial secret, consider prenup or reconsider marriage
