Managing finance in a young relationship

Chris & Veronica

6 years of relationship

After the beginning stage when Chris would invite Veronica for various events/meals, they started to pay more together and question how is it best for them both
They felt like not being in full control of how much they spend for what,
They decided (In third year of relationship) to create a "shared" wallet - a monthly budget for spending together
Veronica takes care of the wallet - maintaining balance etc.
Funds in the wallet are taken to the next month (not usual)

To have a solid budget for a month helps us greatly to spend money evenly and reasonably

5 years of relationship

They manage their own finance themselves, although they live together
Shared expenses - rent, food (half/half)
John doesn't like the idea anything related to banking for smaller spendings
Although he would like to create an account for savings
John is questioning privacy and freedom when it comes to what the partners knows about in relation to spending

From previous experience of living together, I would really appreciate to see difference between expenses and income on monthly basis

9 years of relationship

Originally Terry would pay for most of the things
There has been a change from inviting each other for a meal to "where we go next together"
After few years, they set up a shared savings account for anything that comes
They are paying mortgage together
Terry likes to use credit card whenever possible, Paula prefers notes

Seeing how much and on what I spend money would help me a lot

By Petr Chutný