[UK] One in five people would end a relationship over a wage difference

In the UK, a new survey has found that one in five people have ended or would consider ending a romantic or platonic relationship due to wage differences, Yahoo reports.

The Nationwide survey revealed that the average wage gap between friends and partners has reached £32,000.

More than one in six respondents (17 per cent), however, said they feel uncomfortable talking about money. Nineteen per cent said they have experienced clashing attitudes towards spending and saving, while 18 per cent have felt the pressure of a partner relying on them financially.

Half of people (50 per cent) reportedly believe that money is too private to discuss, and 23 per cent avoid such conversations out of fear of judgment and criticism. More than one in 10 (12 per cent) say they worry conversations about money could result in conflict.

To cope with financial tensions and avoid conversations, the poll found that 10 per cent have had to cancel plans or delay major money decisions, and 7 per cent have lied about their income.

Around 42 per cent of respondents had faced negative consequences after raising an issue around money, including stress and anxiety, feelings of resentment, or a change in their relationship’s power dynamic.

By contrast, 33 per cent reportedly stated that openly discussing their finances had strengthened their relationships.

Source: Yahoo

In the UK, a new survey has found that one in five people have ended or would consider ending a romantic or platonic relationship due to wage differences, Yahoo reports.

The Nationwide survey revealed that the average wage gap between friends and partners has reached £32,000.

More than one in six respondents (17 per cent), however, said they feel uncomfortable talking about money. Nineteen per cent said they have experienced clashing attitudes towards spending and saving, while 18 per cent have felt the pressure of a partner relying on them financially.

Half of people (50 per cent) reportedly believe that money is too private to discuss, and 23 per cent avoid such conversations out of fear of judgment and criticism. More than one in 10 (12 per cent) say they worry conversations about money could result in conflict.

To cope with financial tensions and avoid conversations, the poll found that 10 per cent have had to cancel plans or delay major money decisions, and 7 per cent have lied about their income.

Around 42 per cent of respondents had faced negative consequences after raising an issue around money, including stress and anxiety, feelings of resentment, or a change in their relationship’s power dynamic.

By contrast, 33 per cent reportedly stated that openly discussing their finances had strengthened their relationships.

Source: Yahoo