Women are establishing financial independence or equity in their relationships... I have decided to NOT combine finances with my partner in order to have my own financial independence. With this independence, I feel a lot more in control of my financial health. Plus, I really like being able to choose what I’m putting into savings; I have fun with it! Also, I am choosing ways to put my mental and physical health first, like having a “me day” with a massage or something else, going on a vacation without my partner to take a break from work, which is very stressful, and a break from this crazy world we live in.