When it comes to first-date conversation topics, it seems like swapping “How many siblings do you have?” for “How much money do you make?” is becoming more popular. With the rising cost of living, financial health may be becoming more important earlier in the dating process than ever before, with more people adopting a love-at-first-sight-of-your-salary mentality. Take, for instance, the temporary dating app Score, which was exclusively for singles with a credit score of 675 or higher. It drew about 18,000 users in just six months, showing that financial stability is becoming a key factor in dating. Outside of the apps, one American poll found people used to wait at least six months to broach such topics, whereas 10% of Canadians currently think it’s okay to bring it up on the first few dates. Money can be a tricky topic, but it doesn’t have to be awkward: start with casual questions on your first date, like whether they’d like to split the bill or what they are saving up for. These conversations can naturally lead to deeper financial discussions and help you understand each other’s financial priorities.