My ex-boyfriend sent me an 1,800 invoice when we broke up

Get the Full StoryIn the early stages of a new relationship it is imperative to discuss your financial expectations.

If you fail to communicate with your partner about money, it is likely to cause resentment in the relationship.

Establish a financial compromise that works for both of you, and be clear about your long-term financial goals.

After a breakup, some people get a mushy "I miss you" email from their ex ... but I got an invoice. For 1,800. Actually, it was 1,797.65 and included everything from "your half of the New York hotel room" — for a wedding he invited me to — to a 5 pack of cough drops.

Shocked, I reread the bill several times. Then I realized I shouldn't have been too surprised. After all, my ex let's call him Kevin and I had never been on the same page, financially speaking, in the two-plus years we dated.See the rest of the story at Business InsiderNOW WATCH: Elon Musk explains the one thing that went wrong with SpaceX's Falcon Heavy flightSee Also:We're dating but we have totally different views on money here's how we make it work3 podcasts that could make you better with moneyI got pregnant right after my husband lost his job here's how we made it workSEE ALSO: We're dating but we have totally different views on money here's how we make it work

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