The Importance of Money in Relationships

Money is such a sensitive topic because many people carry a lot of shame around it. Money is also a form of independence, and so having to negotiate with another person regard money can create a power struggle that is really about so much more than money. I personally have never had to make financial decisions with another person, and so taking things really slow and having many transparent and ongoing conversations about money is really helping me. We recognize it again, how we manage our money together is a reflection of what we value. And so most of our conversations thus far have been about alining on those values and dreaming up common os.