How To Normalize Conversations About Money In Your Relationship
Understand their childhood
Dr. Scott brought up how someone’s childhood could impact their financial beliefs, and that it’s good to get a sense of how they were raised, particularly with regard to money. “What biases may you both be experiencing? If one person grew up in a house where the father took care of all the bills and the mother took care of the family needs, is that the expectation in this marriage? If one person grew up in a house where the father made all the financial decisions, does she think her husband will make all those decisions?”