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Its the assumption that the communication happened.
Its the assumption that we know how bills and things will be split.
Not talking about finances, such as goals and boundaries, can bring confusion into relationships.
Understanding financial priorities is the same as understanding the other priorities in your partners life and career.
If there are certain things that arent acceptable in a relationship, consider creating boundaries around finances.
What are certain purchases should be discussed before buying, and what arent?
Consider You and Your Partners Emotions Around Money
Money is emotional.
Some people spend money when theyre happy, sad, or angry.
When we feel emotional pain, it does connect to our wallet, Tartick said.
He recommends following a behavioral-basedbudgetto find out where youre emotionally spending money.
Why did I do that?
Did I do it for me?
Was I trying to project wealth onto someone else?
Did I get caught in a situation where I didnt communicate it and they thought I was paying?'
You could actually learn a lot from your outlying spending behaviors.
If either person in the relationship doesnt feel comfortable revealing their feelings, there might be deeper issues.
Remember to have respect for your partner and their feelings around emotion.
Talking about finances is a loaded topic for so many people, and calmly communicating about it is important.
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