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To think pooled finances are probably only for long term couples who met young?

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Codbar · 04/04/2024 18:56

I'm in my 40's and know a lot of long term (20 + years with and without kids) couples, not all of course but most where finances are all pooled and there isn't really any differentiation between "my money and your money" so to speak.

Do you think I am right to think that this doesn't really happen for couples who meet that bit later in life and typically finances are not pooled in the same way?

I am currently single and can't imagine totally pooling my finances with someone else giving them complete access to my money at this point. However I could see that if I was with someone I'd been with since I was 20 I'd probably be ok with doing this.

Anyone else noticed this difference or feel this way?

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colourfulcrochet · 04/04/2024 19:00

Yes, that's how it's been for me at least. I love and trust my partner, but neither of us want to mingle finances wholly. Second marriage for both of us. We have a joint account for bills and separate account for our own use.

Candleabra · 04/04/2024 18:59

I agree. If you both come to the partnership with essentially nothing, then everything you have is built together.

Twoshoesnewshoes · 04/04/2024 18:57

I think you’re probably right.
we have always pooled finances but we’ve been together for 30 years.

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