{"id":3581,"date":"2024-04-05T09:04:21","date_gmt":"2024-04-05T09:04:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/medexperts.pro\/?p=3581"},"modified":"2024-04-05T09:24:23","modified_gmt":"2024-04-05T09:24:23","slug":"4-mistakes-couples-make-when-discussing-money","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medexperts.pro\/?p=3581","title":{"rendered":"4 Mistakes Couples Make When Discussing Money"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Therapists share the secrets to a drama-free money chat.<\/p>\n

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I like talking to my husband about a lot of things, but money isn\u2019t one of them. Most of our conversations about spending go something like this: We lament our credit card balances. We grumble about child care costs. Then we retreat until the next bill arrives or tax season shines a bright, unsparing light on our finances \u2014 as it is right now<\/a>.<\/p>\n

I take some comfort in knowing that we\u2019re not the only ones who stink at discussing money. In one small study<\/a>, married couples reported their money-related disagreements tended to be more intense than arguments about other topics, and were less likely to be resolved. Other research suggests<\/a> that financial conflicts may be a stronger predictor of divorce than other types of disagreements.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s really hard to feel comfortable starting these conversations,\u201d said Jillian Knight, a licensed marriage and family therapist who specializes in financial therapy<\/a>, which combines financial advice with psychological support. \u201cBecause a lot of the time, people have the belief that you shouldn\u2019t talk about money or that they\u2019re not good with money.\u201d<\/p>\n

I chatted with Ms. Knight and other therapists who work with couples on money issues about some common communication missteps.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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