Seven out of 10 couples say that money causes tension in their relationship, studies show.
Free Press reader Susan from Farmington e-mailed, “My husband lost his job this year, so money is a stressful topic in our marriage right now. We argue a lot about the bills, our debt and not saving enough.”
Although money is not the leading source of conflict for married couples (children and household chores are), financial disagreements can be the most distressing, according to a new study by Dr. Lauren Papp at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Papp found that “money-related conflicts are more intense, last longer, are more likely to persist unresolved, and have greater implications to the relationship than other conflict topics.”