Nine Ways to Foster Economic Intimacy in New Relationships

The couple’s discussion of finance should never be one-off. Once you have laid the foundation for open and honest communication about money, make it a habit. If you live together, are engaged, or are married, set a monthly “money date” to see invoices, budgets, spending and savings, or bulk purchases. You can use your time to review your current spending, communicate your concerns, discuss your goals, and develop a long-term financial plan.

But as related counselor Peter Saddington said Parents, The date should be short, ideally about 20 minutes. “This makes it more likely that you’ll stick to the point and avoid old discussions. By limiting your time, you may be able to avoid it becoming a heated conversation, late at night or drinking alcohol. Sometimes you don’t have to talk. “