Kevin O'Leary's Dating Advice: When You Should Talk About Money

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"You want to stay together for a long time? The pillar of strength in a relationship? You got it: Money," says "Shark Tank" star Kevin O'Leary.

Kevin O'Leary has some relationship advice: When dating someone new, in addition to listening to your heart, you also have to listen to your head and talk about finances, says the star of ABC's "Shark Tank."

"Everyone likes to fall in love," O'Leary tellsCNBC Make It. But "fast forward three years. The reality of life sets in and who's the new partner at the table? Money. You do not want to break up because of financial stress."

"Great couples, great relationships, are built on an emotional connection; no question about that," he says. But "you want to stay together for a long time? The pillar of strength in a relationship? You got it: money."

That doesn't mean that in order to have a good relationship, you need to be rich. Instead, O'Leary says it's about finding someone with the same financial objectives as you.

"Money is going to be with you the rest of your life. Even if you end up marrying that person or coupling with them, money becomes your partner," O'Leary says adding that, "More than half the time the reason people break up is they're not compatible financially."

Indeed, the leading cause of stress in a relationship is finances, according to one study by SunTrust Bank. And another study found that the way your romantic partner spends and saves directly affects your own well-being.

So don't be afraid to talk about it, and talk about it early on.

"It's a little early on the first date," O'Leary says. "Second date, maybe. But I'll tell you by the third date — if you're actually going through the third date and you start to like that person — you've got to start talking about money.

"Just ask what people's aspirations are ... where they see themselves in five years," O'Leary says. "How much debt do they have now?"

Find "somebody that has your same financial objectives," he says.

And when you do find that person, O'Leary warns against buying an expensive engagement ring, as you'll get more out of that chunk of money if you invest it.

It's the same with a lavish wedding he says. In fact, for his own wedding, he and his wife Linda opted for beer and pizza so he could invest more money into building his business, which paid off in the end.

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"Ayo mama! What's your credit score?" The #metoo era cat calling.

slouischarlesYT
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I think couples should talk about money early in the relationship to avoid problems or Unrealistic expectations.

unleashingpotential-psycho
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pretty useful info but can you imagine asking someone on the third date "what's your credit score btw"

fireonwater
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Girl:"What is this with us"
Me:"It's getting serious, I'm almost done with the due diligence on you"

xcofcd
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500 Credit Score? I’m sorry, I don’t date anymore below 740 credit score.

Iamstevenyang
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So when did he start talking to Barbra about money?

saulgoodman
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I have 0, because I don't have a credit card 😂

jennyfoxworth
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I love this guy man hahahhaha. But I love money more. Well said Kevin! I dated a lot of girls and honestly the ones that are stupid with money were a huge turn off.

msakallioglu
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Who would've thought money financial capacity will be a factor for dating.

Tinder, Bumble are you listening?

dheerajshah
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What if my partner doesn't have credit card?

josephwillyyose
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What is a good software to check your credit score?

CommandoMaster
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Money isnt evil, but the love of it is...

avullrich
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When did channel become Kevin’s channel?

vimos.
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Kevin: "You can fall in love w/ money. It's okay w/ me!"

Bible: "The love of money is the root of all evil."

mrmysterycake
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So true.. I spent ten years to find out he is a thief... But he works for my favorite bank.. That i trusted.. Not much trust him. Then finally he loves my money not me.

appleface
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Jesus loves youu!! God will provide ❤️❤️

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I’m sure asking someone their credit score on the third date will go over well 😒. Finances aren’t something to bring up until a few months in, slipped into casual conversation or something. Or watch their spending habits. Run a background check before their first date and a credit check when you get serious. But don’t tell them. That would just be creepy.

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When a woman asks "What do you do?" she is trying to determine earning potential...$$$

legoguyver
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No sorry… men I date don’t care about my credit! they provide for me!

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He's the last guy on earth to take dating advice from

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