How to Prevent Money Fights From Ruining Your Marriage
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Money can be a stressful topic, especially in marriage. Learn how you two turn money fights around and build wealth together!
Don't Let Money Fights Ruin Your Marriage

Have you two have fought about money?
Okay, let me put it another way – when was the last time you two clashed? Money can be a hot topic in relationships, even if you two have similar dreams and goals.
We're coming at finances, kids, life with different perspectives and histories. Each marriage has its own challenges and sometimes the disagreements we have can be overwhelming.
The good news is that you can work through your fights and in fact use them as a way to make your finances and marriage stronger.
Jayson Gaddis, relationship psychotherapist and creator of The Smart Couple Podcast, is here to offer up ideas and tactics you two can use in your marriage.
In this episode we get into:
- why you shouldn't avoid fights
- how to start opening up with finances and more
- how your friends can push you to be better and more engaged in your marriage
Hope you enjoy!
Looking to master money talks? I share how our first money chat went and how we built our budget together.
Resources on Marriage Fights & Finances
Want to learn more and become more productive with your money dates? Here are some resources to check out:
- 10 Agreements BEFORE You Get Into An Argument With Your Partner
- Use The Power Of Community To Improve Your Marriage
- Three Toxic Habits to Stop When Talking About Money
- Love, Money, and Secrets: How to Be Open with Your Marriage and Finances
- Common Pitfalls Couples Make with Money Chats
- Admitting to Your Spouse That You’re in Debt

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Music Credit
Like the music in this episode? Our theme song is by Gentle Regime. I also want to thank Lee Rosevere for music in this episode.