3. RECOGNIZE YOUR PARTNER’S FINANCIAL STRENGTH
Sometimes couples let their personal pride and ambition come in the way of the financial decisions in their marriage. Your partner could be better in making spending decisions or in savings or investment; see the good in this and bring in that strength for the growth of your marriage. Your partner isn’t your competition.
4. YOU CAN’T ALWAYS HAVE IT YOUR WAY
This thinking would benefit your marriage in every aspect, including the financial aspect. You want a new car, but your partner is thinking of a bigger house which could mean more rent and definitely more expenses. You could let your partner’s will of getting the bigger house stand, then let your partner understand that a lot of expenses would be cut down and savings would be made too to probably get that new car later on: this would make it easier for your partner to reach a compromise. You can both win in this situation or both lose depending on the decision you make — there is never a sole winner or loser in a marriage; you lose and win together.
With these four tips, financial arguments would be much healthier, and it would definitely help your marriage in the long run.
Jake