When Partners Argue About Money

Sex and money. These are the most deleterious topics of disagreements in relationships. While most couples argue with each other about topics such as who does chores, how much to involve the in-laws in their life, and how much time is spent together, those couples who tend to fight more about sex and those who often fight about money are the most likely to divorce and to feel dissatisfied in their relationship.

Many reasons have little to do with the relationship itself that might lead couples to fight. For instance, financial stress or stressors such as being laid off or having trouble making ends meet are more likely to lead to fighting about money. When partners have different views on money, perhaps seeing money as a way to ensure future security versus a way to experience life to the fullest are also more likely to fight about finances than couples in which partners share the same view on money.

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