Couples Workshop Taster: Money, Money, Money
A survey conducted for Relate showed that most arguments about money come down to spending priorities. It's very likely that these differences may already have appeared in your relationship. If you're living together already you may have already worked through many of the issues surrounding money. However, in some relationships money can be real source of tension, which is rarely discussed.
This is a good opportunity to assess where you are in terms of your finances together.
Click here to complete the Money questionnaire.
Fill it in on your own then get your partner to do it. It should take about 10 mins each. At the end of the form each of you should print out your answers. Then discuss your answers together.
It's at this point that some couples may start to worry. You may have found out that you owe more money than you thought or that you have a very different way of handling money.
However most people, with a joint strategy, and experienced help can work through financial difficulties.
These organisations can help you:
National Debtline: Freephone 0808 808 4000
Credit Action Helpline: 0800 591084
Click here for a sample budgeting sheet which may also be useful.
