Money and Relationship Issues

Living with someone, whether you are married or not, requires unwavering trust and transparency. And money problems can crop up in almost any relationship. But can money issues ruin a relationship? Financial troubles can devastate any committed relationship, regardless of how long you’ve been together. Arguments and anger can arise when spouses disagree about spending … Read more

Moving in together is a big and exciting step in a relationship. However, moving in together does have its challenges. You also need to talk about money. But should relationships be 50/50 financially? Prior to getting married, split expenses 50/50 as roommates would and don’t get joint bank accounts or credit cards. When married, however, … Read more

If a wife has to constantly ask her husband for money or feels more like a child and less like a partner, it can be frustrating and demeaning. But what is a wife to do if her husband says his money is his? As a general rule, there is no law requiring a married couple … Read more

If a wife has to constantly ask her husband for money or feels more like a child and less like a partner, it can be frustrating and demeaning. But in the middle of divorce it can become a legal issue. So can a husband withhold money from his wife during a divorce? In the United … Read more

Most marriages these days are between equals, which is how it should be. But sometimes, there are situations where the wife ends up feeling less than equal. And when it comes to finances, should a wife have to ask for money? A wife should communicate with her husband about finances but should not have to … Read more

When you get married, you and your spouse are committing to merging your lives and becoming a team. But it’s tough when your spouse isn’t a team player. So how do you deal with a financially irresponsible wife? Address financial irresponsibility from a wife quickly but respectfully Set clear financial goals Come up with agreed-upon … Read more

When you are in a committed relationship, you expect things to be fair and shared somewhat equally. And these days, typically both the husband and the wife work outside the home. But is it OK for a wife to not contribute financially if she works? A married couple should combine their income and expenses and … Read more

I often hear from friends about how much they fight with their spouses over money, particularly over the question of should couples share bank accounts. As a general rule, married couples should share bank accounts and are much less likely to get divorced than couples who keep separate finances. Unmarried couples, however, should keep all … Read more