20 thoughts on “4 Ways To Stop Money From Destroying Your Relationship (Free Worksheet Included)

  • afrugaldesteny

    I totally agree… how you handle money in a marriage can really make or break your relationship! I think open communication is key!! And both parties sticking to the agreed upon plan, of course!

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    • Yes totally agreed! Communication is really one of the most important things for all aspects of a relationship!

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  • These are some great tips. Money is definitely a sensitive subject in relationships, so these are some great ideas on how to communicate about these issues. 🙂

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    • Thanks! Money can be awkward to talk about, especially if you are new to a relationship!

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  • Communication is key in a relationship – especially about finances! <3

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  • I think people in a relationship should review this article. In doing family and couples counseling finances tend to be a huge issue where people have difficulty agreeing. Great article.

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    • Thanks! I hope people that are struggling really do the work sheet and take time to communicate their problems!

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  • This is great! Communication is so key! Especially before you get married! We put everything together and it truly bonds our relationship that we are in this ALL together! Thanks!

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    • We completely combined or finances too! I’m happy it works for you guys and that you are in the same page! Thanks!

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  • Love your post! Communicating about finances is huge. I had a failed relationship of 6 years and money was one of the driving factors. These are really great tips thanks 🙂

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    • Thanks! Money and communicating about money is so important! Hopefully you have better luck in the future 🙂

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  • The avoid secrecy is a big one. I hear women saying “I do the books, he’s never know about this or that purchase” and it worries me. I agree with you that it is absolutely imperative to be honest about finances within the marriage, right down to the last penny.

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    • I agree! I cringe when I hear those stories of one person “sneaking” purchases! Thanks for the comment Heather!

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  • mrsportiasmith

    This is fantastic!!!! I love the $20 rule! Thanks for sharing!

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    • Thanks! It seriously works! My husband and I almost never argue about money! (The rule was set 10 years ago!)

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  • Great tips! I’m definitely in favor of individual bank accounts for personal stuff and one joint account for house-related stuff.

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    • Yes! I know so many couples that do this and it works really well for them 🙂

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  • This is so true Casey,

    Money issues can make or break your relationship if you don’t come up with a plan together. My husband and I also have a similiar way of handling things. He gets his fun money and I get mine. No questions asked on what you spend that amount of money on. That way we get some form of breathing room when we want to splurge on something the other wouldn’t agree on.

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    • Yes it is so difficult to figure things out, but once you do things become so much easier! I’m excited to read your article!

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