"A lot of people equate how much they make with how valuable they are to their spouses & families. It’s an identifiable, results-oriented way of defining themselves. If your spouse is feeling insecure about the amount of money they make, it’s possible that they could be mistakenly reading messages of disapproval from you when you bring up the topic. It’s important to communicate to your spouse that you’re not evaluating their value as a person or a provider when you bring up financial matters. Tell them you respect them, you love the work they do for your family, & you want to strategize together so that you can both steward your money well." (Drs Les & Leslie Parrott) ... Read MoreRead Less
