Tag: couples and money
Sep 7, 2026
Over 40-plus years in financial planning, I noticed a common pattern with client couples: in meetings with advisors, one partner usually does most of the talking. The other sits back, nods in the right places, and answers direct questions. The professionals in the...
Jun 29, 2026
For decades I have watched couples come undone over money. In many cases, red flags warning of money conflicts could have been identified long before they married. Such signals are not as obvious as differences in net worth or income levels; they are in the deeper,...
Jun 15, 2026
Most couples who argue about money are arguing from different money scripts—the deeply held beliefs about money that each partner formed long before the relationship began. Uncovering and understanding those scripts, individually and together, may be one of the more...
Mar 16, 2026
When two people who love each other fight about money, the trigger is often something small. One partner notices something like an unusual credit card charge, feels a twinge of anxiety, and says something. The other feels accused and snaps back. Before long, they have...
Dec 15, 2025
A common assumption about financial therapy for couples is that the goal is to “fix” their financial disagreements. If they can just land on the right budget, the right system, or the right division of responsibilities, harmony will follow. I once believed this...
