5. You not only save your own money, you also try to control his daily spending
“She tells me ‘you can only spend $5 for lunch.’ It’s not like we are married…” Reminding your boyfriend to save for your future together can backfire. Rather than limiting how much he spends, you should get him on board to save together. You can suggest a shared goal, like a special date, and suggest $5 lunches as a way to save toward it.