While love brings two people together, money can easily tear them apart. A survey by the American Institute for Certified Professional Accountants in 2021 found that 73% of married or cohabiting couples felt that finances created tension in their relationship.
It’s not surprising – relationships are complex and money can trigger a powerful set of emotions including inadequacy, guilt, stress, shame or blame.
Feeling financially frustrated or insecure in a relationship can be a recipe for disaster. No relationship is immune, but the ability to understand and deal with the money issues in an honest way, builds a strong relationship.
