NO MORE AWKWARD
MONEY TALKS.
Navigating the social minefield of group payments, one split bill at a time.
Social Validation
Is it petty to pay only for what you ate? We explore the ethics of itemised splitting vs. going 50/50.
Round buying is a British tradition, but it is mathematically flawed. Here is why you should stop doing it.
Dining Etiquette
Are you paying for your friend's ribeye? We define the 'Steak Subsidiser' phenomenon and how to stop it.
Why non-drinkers should never subsidise the wine bill, and how to handle it gracefully.
The service charge is discretionary, but refusing to pay it in a group is controversial. Here is the etiquette.
It is your birthday! Do you treat your friends, or do they treat you? We solve the etiquette.
Actionable Advice
The definitive guide to sending the "you owe me" text without ruining the friendship.
Managing finances for a hen do is a nightmare. Here is how to do it without a WhatsApp group argument.
Multi-drop offs? Surge pricing? We decode the complex etiquette of sharing a cab in London and the UK.
Relationships
From "The Forgetful One" to "The Optimist," we profile the friends who are bad for your bank balance.
Is 50/50 fair if one partner earns double? We explore the Proportional Split method.
Chivalry vs. Equality. We tackle the most controversial question in modern dating.
Forget flowers. In 2026, the most romantic thing you can do is respect your partner's financial independence.
Housemates
Tech & Niche
We compare Splitwise vs. Halfsy to show why automated receipt scanning is the future.
"What is your sort code?" The sentence that kills the vibe. Why payment links are superior.
Are they malicious or just forgetful? We dive into the science of "motivated forgetting."
We compare Halfsy against Monzo, Revolut, Splitwise, and Tricount. See why being bank-agnostic is the future of group payments.
Travel
Lifestyle
Are you paying the "Politeness Tax"? The average Brit loses hundreds of pounds a year to avoid awkwardness.
From Denial to Acceptance (and Panic), we walk through the emotional rollercoaster of paying the bill.