Love Your Mate & Your Money
By MP Dunleavey
Sent: Wednesday February 17, 2010
Why do so many couples fight about money?
Because many of us lack the skills to have basic, house-cleaning conversations about financial topics.
Like all aspects of a relationship, financial intimacy must be nurtured, (slowly, patiently, lovingly) in order to grow.
Here, a three-part method to build financial rapport with your mate, simply by asking questions, inspired by this post on SavvySugar.com.
Why do so many couples fight about money?
Because many of us lack the skills to have basic, house-cleaning conversations about financial topics.
Like all aspects of a relationship, financial intimacy must be nurtured, (slowly, patiently, lovingly) in order to grow.
Here, a three-part method to build financial rapport with your mate, simply by asking questions, inspired by this post on SavvySugar.com.
| Theme | Tone | Exercise |
| Step 1: Getting to Know You |
Playful | Swap ice breakers: What's your #1 money worry? What are you saving for? |
| Step 2: Getting to Know Us |
Inquiring | Explore values: How would you spend a raise? What's your ideal lifestyle? |
| Step 3: Becoming a Team |
Give & Take | Seek agreement: We need X and we have to pay off Y—what do you suggest? How much do we need total? |
