In any solid relationship, the key foundation is excellent communication. But there is one area that I see couples struggle with time and time again, and that is when it comes to talking about money and financial matters. The statistics around divorce rates clearly indicate that money is the number one cause, with infidelity a very close second. Why is this so often the case? Quite simply, we as a society are very poor at discussing our financial situations with anyone, including our spouses.
This guest post, perfectly sums up the angst and questioning when it comes to money and relationships. Please note that the link contains images that are NSFW (Not safe for work).
Money and Relationships (NSFW)
So if you, or anyone you know are suffering from the relationship burden of finances, please know that you are not alone. Help is available. We are all in this together and need to end the stigma around talking about our finances.