Money and Relationships

HOW SPOUSES CAN GO ABOUT HANDLING THEIR MONEY ISSUES.

 You can't have a great relationship until you can communicate and agree about money.
Let's face it – if we can agree on the checkbook, there would be nothing left to fight about except who gets the remote!

When it comes to money, men tend to take more risks and don't save for emergencies. Men use money as a scorecard and can struggle with self-esteem when there are financial problems.

Women tend to see money more as a security issue, so they will gravitate toward the rainy-day fund. Because of their need for security, ladies can have a level of fear when there are money problems. Men and women are different in how they view money, and it is largely because they process problems and opportunities from different vantage points.

On top of the fact that men and women are different, opposites attract. Chances are, if you're married, one of you is good at working numbers (the nerd) and the other one isn't good at working numbers (the free spirit). The problem is when the nerd neglects the input of the free spirit or when the free spirit avoids participating in the financial dealings altogether.
Marriage is a partnership. Both parties need to be involved in the finances. Separating the money and splitting the bills is a bad idea.

As you work on your money together, you will begin to change your family tree. One of your main goals in your marriage should be to pass a legacy down to your children and grandchildren.