Marriage Counseling for Finances
Financial difficulties are one of the reasons that many couples come to marriage counseling. For some couples, the idea of fighting over money can seem silly, especially when there is enough money coming in to satisfy the basic wants and needs of both partners. As time moves on, however, more bills are added to the pile that now includes a mortgage, day care and medical expenses. Money is one of those things that many couples take for granted until it simply isn’t there anymore.
Almost 43% of all married couples argue over money issues, and that number is only increasing during this time of economic uncertainty. A lack of money is a major cause of stress and anxiety, however the biggest reason for fighting is when one partner handles money differently than the other.
Money is a very big part of any marriage. Having enough to spend, and to do the things each wants to do, is important to both parties in that it relates to personal freedom. When couples are not able to use money to fund personal habits or hobbies, resentment and fighting tend to pop up in the relationship.
When couples make completely different financial choices, spikes in the frequency and intensity of those arguments inevitably arise. Couples must understand that it is not only appropriate but absolutely necessary to managing finances in a marriage just as you would individually or in a business. Communication and planning are key.
Communication
Effective communication often emerges as the most difficult obstacle to establishing goals and expectations in developing a financial plan. This often steps from the cultural training that money discussions are not appropriate.
Marriage counseling can help open up the doors of communication in financial planning.
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