Money and Marriage: Can Spenders and Savers Co-exist?
Money and marriage: It’s not just an issue, for some couples it’s the issue. Each person in a couple brings their own financial issues and philosophies to the table, but money doesn’t have to be a source of stress in your relationship. Money is rumored to be a minefield on the road to romantic bliss. It needn’t destroy your relationship, though. With a little communicating, compromising and budgeting, even the most frivolous spender can find harmony with the most stubborn of savers. To get marital finances in shipshape, couples must learn to speak to each other nicely, care about what the other person thinks and focus on the big picture when things don’t go their way — skills they should have acquired long before saying “I do.” Compromise is key Marriage is a team sport; the outcome is best when couples cooperate and work together rather than flailing around like participants in a one-legged race who just stepped into a pile of red ants. For each person to feel satisfied, some comprom
