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ADVICE – The subject is thorny but essential, as poor management of shared finances can sow discord and jeopardize everyone’s financial security. Two experts warn of four common mistakes in this field.
Good accounts make good friends… and good lovers. As a couple, too, the subject of money can be delicate to discuss. And this is for a simple reason. it seems impossible to confuse it with love, because the two represent opposites, comments Margot Theroux, a clinical sexologist dedicated to combating economic violence and an expert on couples and money. “Love inspires romance and the abstract, while money is more earthy,” he explains. But whether we like it or not, finances are at the center of our lives, and therefore of romantic relationships. And not talking about it or falling into certain communication traps can hurt each member of the couple. An overview of common mistakes made in this field.
Avoid the topic
“It’s suicide,” says Heloise Ball, wealth management consultant, founder of Oseille et Compagnie and author of the book. Good accounts make good lovers (1). For a professional…
Source: Le Figaro
