Money Talk Matters

Think about these statistics:
3 out of 4 married couples argue about money
Money is one of the top causes of divorce
7 out of 10 couples say that money causes stress in the relationship
Cheating with money occurs in 1 out of 3 marriages

If you are planning to walk down the aisle and have not talked about money yet – congratulations, you still have time. With money being a main component when it comes to marriage, it is time you begin talking about this very crucial subject for the life of your marriage.

As you are reading this, I bet you can list at least three or four married couples that are having difficulty because of finances. How do I know? Because one party of this marriage is talking to you about their financial difficulties instead of talking to their spouse. Hold on, it happens to many people. Why? Because money is one of those subjects that brings with it a lot of fear, disappointment, judgment per se and also anger. Those characteristics are brought on by people though. Money in itself cannot do that. How people think about money and their experiences causes these emotions which leads to reactions!

As you are preparing to get married, remember these couples and begin talking with your future spouse now about money? Trust me this is not going to all happen in one night. Money Talk in a marriage lasts a lifetime it is not a one time occurrence. So you can start slow. The idea is TO START. For those of you that are asking how do I even start, let me say you can start by saying to your future spouse I would like to share with you about financial obligations that I have and will be bringing into the marriage. This way you know what you are getting yourself into. Don’t make it all about the spouse. Take the reigns and you start by opening up about your money management behavior.

Take it from a happily married wife of 13 years, it might be difficult in the beginning, but your soon-to-be spouse will GREATLY appreciate your honesty and this will build even more trust. You didn’t try to hide it.

If you need help in learning financial skills, have I got just the course for you. The Wedding Bailout is an ecourse that will come to your email each morning and teach you how to begin the talk. It will make you think and take you to the next step without pointing the finger. For those that get this course, you will also receive – Bride’s Guide When The Sky is Knot the Limit which helps you plan your wedding. The Bride’s Guide was written by Creations of Love a romantic decorating firm.