If you're dating and wondering when to approach the conversation about finances, you're going to want to listen closely to this episode. Understanding and managing financial issues within a relationship are crucial to maintaining financial safety and equity. Some examples of how money issues contribute to conflict in relationships: When partners have differing financial priorities or habits—such as one being a spender and the other a saver—these can create significant stress in the relationship. Stress from debt, insufficient income, or unemployment can strain a relationship to the breaking point. Financial inequality within a relationship, where one partner has much more control over finances than the other, can also lead to discord. Financial infidelity, which involves hiding debt, expenditures, or savings, can erode trust just as deeply as other forms of infidelity. And because women and non-men earn on average less than men and are more frequently the victims of financial abuse, it's critical that we bring the conversation of money to the table early and with our financial needs and desires clearly outlined. There's no better person to talk about this with than Jay Asooli. Jay is a Relationship Educator, Expert and Coach specializing in helping women/non-men experience secure, equitable and deeply satisfying long term relationships. She has additional experience in somatic burnout recovery and has helped women/non-men recover from divorce, break-ups and financial abuse. In this episode we dive into: -Red and green financial flags to spot in the first few months of dating -How intersectionality (race, gender) factors into establishing healthy and equitable financial foundations -The pitfalls of making love more important than money  -When to start the conversation over money with specific follow up questions that helps you fact check a potential partner's value system,  -Get ready to learn how to assess a financially healthy partner and create financial safety in your relationship. LINKS   Explore ways to work with Jay on her website: https://jayasooli.com   Follow Jay on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100045466462965     Download my 3-session money magnetism activation, PROSPER, to increase your confidence and cash flow in your business in 2024!  https://ishavela.com      Explore my 3-month 1:1 comprehensive money mentorship, WEALTH, for rebellious entrepreneurs and creative revolutionaries who want to add more zeros to their earnings with both inner transformation and financial strategies:  https://ishavela.com/wealth/     Follow me on IG:  https://www.instagram.com/isha_vela   Access free content on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@isha_vela