Life, Health, & Family
How do I deal with a wealth gap when dating?
Dating across a wealth gap isn’t just about who pays the bill. The harder part is managing differences in lifestyle, expectations, and comfort around money.
Long Angle members who’ve navigated this well focus on values before finances. They build trust first, then talk about money gradually. It also helps to define contribution beyond income, like planning, thoughtfulness, or emotional support.
A few helpful approaches:
Be upfront about what feels fair
Choose experiences both partners can enjoy comfortably
Treat money differences as logistics, not barriers
As one member put it:
HNW peers shared with us that shared goals, honest conversations, and mutual respect matter far more than matching bank accounts.
Check out our blog article, Dating Insights for High-Net-Worth Individuals, for more lessons from the Long Angle community.
Chris Bendtsen
Insights Lead, Long Angle
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