When you're in a relationship, one partner is bound to make more money than the other. Depending on how wide the financial gap, the person with the smaller paycheque can sometimes feel inadequate (whether it's justified or not), and the insecurity of earning less may cause problems. But there are ways to facilitate healthy discussions about uneven financial affairs that lead to satisfying results for both parties. Here are a few tips that facilitate feelings of worthiness and appreciation among partners who share expenses. Discuss the situation and expectations. Sit down and talk about how much each of you makes, your savings plan, and ultimate financial goals. Discuss how you'll handle the everyday expenses. Perhaps your partner makes enough that he or she doesn't mind taking on more than you. Maybe you have enough in savings already to contribute equally for the time being. Whatever you decide, make sure that the communication is open and honest and all expectations are clear from the get-go. Do the math. A fair way to divvy up expenses is to base how much each person is required to pay for monthly expenses on how much each person earns in a month. If your partner earns half of what you do, it's a reasonable compromise that they will pay half as much as you do in rent. The discrepancies between salaries should be accommodated at bill-paying time accordingly. Contribute to a joint recreational account. Many partners who earn less feel guilty that they can't pay