'I don't know what my partner earns': How soon into dating should you reveal your salary?
Talking about salary, spending habits and debt can be some of dating's trickier conversations.
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Notable Quotes
"It's just a number and you can gauge how much someone makes based on the way they live and how much they spend."
— Willa Morton , Other
"I'd only have the conversation when I was official with someone."
— Alexa Ludato , Other
"You should only discuss it once you get into a serious relationship."
— Vik Sunderaj , Other
"I would find it 'incredibly odd' if someone asked about my salary within the first few dates."
— Bridget Shurdut , Other
"Maybe down the line we would, when it gets more serious."
— Emily Moretta , Other
Key People
Alexa is a 25-year-old insurance worker.
Bridget is a 26-year-old sales professional.
Emily is a 26-year-old insurance worker who has been in a relationship for two years.
Vik is a 22-year-old individual sharing views on dating.
Willa is a 25-year-old tech sales professional living in New York City.
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