Disclaimer first that I am not a relationship expert. I was lucky/fortunate in that my wife and I both have a similar outlook when it comes to financial planni

Disclaimer first that I am not a relationship expert. I was lucky/fortunate in that my wife and I both have a similar outlook when it comes to financial planning. We both want to achieve financial independence before the traditional retirement age and as such, we keep track of our expenses to ensure we're saving enough each month. Before we got married, we sat down and talked about these things, a lot. Each relationship is different, but in my opinion, if you're in a serious relationship, openness and honesty are pretty important. Talking about future goals, plans, etc. can go a long way.