The money conversation couples postpone is rarely about a budget alone. It is about debt, lifestyle, family obligations, power, security and the future.
Couples often talk about money too late.
They know each other's favourite food before they know each other's debt.
They discuss holidays before they discuss savings.
They choose a home before they agree what affordable means.
Money feels unromantic until it starts deciding the relationship.
Before opinions, share reality.
Income.
Debt.
Savings.
The rest of this guide goes beyond the headline idea. It takes you into the patterns, questions and practical decisions that help you apply this to your own relationship.
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