For this post, I will be sharing ways to ease money and relationship problems.
Firstly, do you find that you have a financial compatibility issue with your partner?
Do you find that you’re trying hard to save every cent while she’s spending that every cent away?
The financial issue is one of the most sensitive issues in a relationship. It’s also not an easy task to sort it out especially if both of you have different views on money.
I find that it is important for you to understand your partner’s financial style in the early relationship.
4 ways to ease money and relationship problem
Here, I share 4 ways to ease money and relationship problems.
I hope the following will ease the financial tension in your relationship:
1. Observe and ask
Try to observe and ask questions related to her finances. Encourage her to ask you back.
Both of you must try to be as open as possible.
2. Show your true self
If you are planning to walk your life with a particular person, there’s no point to hide your true financial personality.
Show the real you and in response, she must show her true self as well.
3. Compromise
You cannot expect her to fully adapt to your style and she can’t expect you to do the same as well.
Both of you were brought up with different financial environments which makes both of you perceive money differently.
Compromise financial issues.
4. Cooperate
Plan a goal together and both of you work together in a team to reach the goal.
Each of you must know your own responsibilities.
Do share your updates from time to time.
Final thoughts
In summary, money and relationship can be tough and sensitive issues.
But, I believe the couple who are serious in their relationship will be able to tackle all problems including money related matters.
So, don’t let money matters ruin your relationship.
After all, money is supposed to make your relationship richer.
Dear Ms Liew, you have a very informative and well written blog. It’s easy to understand and I get alot of advice from here. Yes, it’s important and never too late to start our financial plannings. It’s an enlightenment. Great job!