Don't let love - and money - suffer during lockdown.

Whether you have just got engaged, or are well in to your wedding planning the realisation can be the same; they can be expensive. With money matters also the route of most domestic arguments, here's some tips for not letting tensions get high during lockdown.

Emma-Lou Montgomery, associate director for Fidelity International commented: "Whether you're planning on popping the question, secretly hoping your partner's about to, or knee-deep in wedding planning, if you haven't already, you'll soon find out that weddings can be expensive. And that's why it's even more important that you get to grips with the state of your own and your partner's finances now, so you can better prepare for both the wedding and wedded life. "And no time is better than the present. Use the current lockdown to gain a better understanding of your daily and future outgoings. This will help you to establish realistic plans to achieve your goals and put you in stronger position for a bright financial - and marital - future."

Be honest about what you earn
Being honest about your finances is important, however, talking about finances can be difficult – even if it's with your partner. We found almost a third of women (29 %) would rather offer up information about their dating history than disclose their full financial history. Pretending you earn more than you do, or that you have more savings or investments than you do will only affect you negatively in the long run. Being honest and talking about your finances regularly will help you both plan realistically for the future.