It could also indicate that one's personal values do not include a complete melding of finances to be a partner. It's acceptable in a business arrangement to b

It could also indicate that one's personal values do not include a complete melding of finances to be a partner. It's acceptable in a business arrangement to be partners with unequal stakes. In my opinion, it's useful to separate the love/trust/bonding from marriage. Marriage is a civil contract that says very little about the relationship.