Of all the issues that can strain a good bond, money is probably the biggest one.
Thats exactly what one woman realized when she was suddenly bestowed with a vast amount of money.
She went to Reddit to share her worries and find out if she had handled the situation wrong.
woman who posted on Reddits AITAH community.
She was all set to get married to her fiance, a 35 Y.O.
They had gottenengagedjust a year ago and had been together for five years.
Their wedding was all set for May 2025, but things recently took a turn for the worse.
The author mentioned that her nanna passed away a few weeks after theirengagement.
Since they avoided overspending, they lived out their later years with lots of money.
After her grandmother passed and the money was divided, there was still thousands to each of our names.
He bragged to them that he could pay off his credit card and book a boysholiday.
Something like Hey, theres something kind of awkward I wanted to talk to you about.
What are your thoughts?
Ryan shared how couples should handle finance-related arguments.
Its good to check in and express yourself before becoming emotionally reactive and letting your feelings take control.
Couples might fight over who is making how much money and how to spend the money efficiently.
The problem is partners often dont communicate with each other, which can lead to significant conflicts.
Peoples attitudes and values about money come from many unconscious beliefs.
Thats why it can be tough to overcome certain principles we hold dear about saving and spending.
We might even struggle to communicate these thoughts to our partners.
But the great news is that its never too late to start.
The best way to handle suchmarriagestressors is with honest communication of expectations, hopes, goals, and anxieties.
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