The Suzanne Venker Show 128. Money & Marriage Series: Two Non-Negotiables for Building an Unbreakable Bond
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Oct 21, 2021 Discover essential money non-negotiables for a strong marriage. Modern couples often cling to separate finances, which can create tension. Explore how differing motivations for earning can affect dynamics and the importance of a unified budget. Learn why thinking in terms of 'we' instead of 'yours' and 'mine' is crucial for building an unbreakable bond. The conversation also highlights the risks when one partner earns significantly more, emphasizing the need for teamwork in financial matters.
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Separate Finances Undermine Unity
- Couples entering marriage with separate finances undermine the unity essential to lasting marriages.
- Thinking in terms of "yours" and "mine" prevents building a strong, shared financial future.
New Financial Challenges for Couples
- Modern couples face new financial challenges from pre-marriage debts and assets not seen in past generations.
- This requires new approaches to money as a shared resource in marriage.
Different Earnings Motivations by Sex
- Men and women have fundamentally different reasons and attitudes about earning money in marriage.
- Men earn to provide and protect; women often earn for autonomy or discretionary spending.
