I glanced behind me at the supermarket checkout the other day (ok, I have a habit of looking at what other people put in their trolleys) and the bloke behind me was unpacking a trolley full of home brand and discount bulk items. I thought “Ah, a like minded shopper.”

It got me thinking about how we find partners who are financially compatible (did I mention he was also tall, dark and …) Of course, there are many values that should be considered when finding a life long partner, but with money cited as being the number one reason for divorce, should we be looking for a frugal partner right from the first date?

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