If you seem to be disagreeing constantly about how you’re each spending your money, take a step back and analyse the situation. Psychology professor James Cordova points out that couples who fight about money are not actually arguing over math. Rather it’s about feelings of deprivation or financial insecurities.

What started out as a little white lie about where you got that new purchase could turn out to be the start of your relationship woes. Try to resist the urge to lie about your spending habits and instead be upfront even if you think your partner will get angry.

He likes to stay in and cook dinner, while you like to go out and explore the latest restaurants. Though you may enjoy each others differences at first, these seemingly insignificant choices could turn ugly down the road. Still, if both of you are willing to find a compromise you may find a way to make it work.

This one is a lot harder to get over because couples who don’t share the same goals face a value conflict – where both of you have differing priorities. Again, communication is key here in order to find common ground but know your limits and when to call it quits.