It is said that money cannot buy happiness – but it can certainly cause much angst, especially when it mixes with love. Financial stress and money is repeatedly cited as one of the top reasons for relationship issues in the UK. Aviva found last year that 26 per cent of couples argue about money at least once a week and around five per cent say they argue about finances every day, with the majority disagreeing about bills. So, how should partner’s split the bills? The i Paper’s columnists Simon Kelner and Deborah Frances White plus money coach Fanny Snaith offer their perspectives.

It is said that money cannot buy happiness – but it can certainly cause much angst, especially when it mixes with love.

Financial stress and money is repeatedly cited as one of the top reasons for relationship issues in the UK. Aviva found last year that 26 per cent of couples argue about money at least once a week and around five per cent say they argue about finances every day, with the majority disagreeing about bills.

So, how should partner’s split the bills? The i Paper’s columnists Simon Kelner and Deborah Frances White plus money coach Fanny Snaith offer their perspectives.

The precise derivation of the phrase “Going Dutch” – to share a bill equally – is not known, but there are theories that it........

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