"What would be some of those things that we do, be, or have, that cost a lot of money?" In this episode of Relationships By Design, Dan and Carol remind us of why it's important to normalize discussions around personal finances, and how by doing so we can remove unnecessary tension in our lives.
"I need to give what I want to receive back, regardless of whether anybody gives it back to." In this episode of Relationships By Design, Dan and Carol remind us of why it's important to normalize discussions around personal finances, and how by doing so we can remove unnecessary tension.
Money is often a very taboo topic in our culture. Unfortunately, by leaving it at the bottom of the list of "things we should discuss," it can ultimately lead to creating a lot of unwanted tension in our relationships. Finances are important to discuss, because financial alignment also allows us to assess our personal goals, and see where they fit in the bigger picture.
Ways we can normalize talking about money can be easily introduced into our lives, but it will take some work, patience, and the willingness to understand what our relationship with money is. Whether we're a saver, or a spender, until we learn about our own views (and our partners) about personal finances, it will be hard to understand others. Fortunately, with a little practice, we can achieve freedom from the weight of our finances, and strengthen our bond with our partner in the process.
"It encourages and invites accountability."
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