# Keeping quiet about your finances can put your dating life in danger: survey

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/keeping-quiet-about-your-finances-can-put-your-dating-life-in-danger-survey/
- Published: 2026-11-04T17:47:16+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-05T06:06:54+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://nypost.com/2026/11/04/lifestyle/keeping-quiet-about-your-finances-can-put-your-dating-life-in-danger-new-survey-suggests/
- Topics: Americas, World

## Key points

- 59% of respondents said they keep a financial secret.
- Nearly half said a partner’s finances could affect dating.
- 54% would consider a prenuptial agreement.

## Summary

A survey of 2,000 Americans suggests financial secrecy is common and money can influence decisions about dating and long-term relationships. While many respondents consider a partner’s financial stability important, views differ on when couples should combine their finances.

Overall, 59% said they hide a financial secret, including 11% with an undisclosed separate bank account and 21% who conceal a poor credit score. Nearly half said a potential partner’s debt or financial habits could affect whether they pursue a relationship; the figure was higher among millennials and Gen Z than among older groups. The survey also found that 54% would consider a prenuptial agreement, while 67% had received financial help from loved ones.

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