7 hidden reasons for which you are fighting for money (and how to fix them)

What your money arguments really say about your relationship.


One of the most common sources of relational conflict - and the reasons for divorce - is money. But arguments on spending and savings tend to be deeper problems within the partnership. This is the conclusion of A new study By scientists from Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada, the The Wall Street newspaper reported this week. Analyzing 1,000 Reddit publications on monetary conflicts, scientists have isolated seven themes that financial fighting is really.

1
Perceived irresponsibility

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It was the biggest problem, detected in 21% of Reddit positions. If you and your partner you are fighting on the lack of financial planning, the purchases that a partner judges useless, impulsive purchases, games of chance or debt acquired during the relationship, perceived irresponsibility could harm your relationship.

2
Employment or income

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It was the second more widespread problem, found in 19% of the positions. "He is quite one but less than me but he is now thinking of leaving his job and even being satisfied with less money," complains a person. "I take 13 hours per hour. It really bothers me because education and career are one of the best things I wanted in a partner."

3
Relative contributions

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The relative contributions of partners in the relationship were the fodder for 15% of the positions. The lack of reciprocity, an imbalance in tasks or financial contributions were common conflicts. So received too few gifts or too cheap - or too expensive. AE0FCC31AE342FD3A1346EBB1F342FCB

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Who pays?

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What a partner should pay for the fourth most common conflict than researchers' researchers. Rent or mortgage contributions, joint expenses and activities to strengthen relations such as dates stuck in flames in 13% of positions. "I told him that it was enough, I would not tolerate this anymore, especially by paying for the meals that I barely eat," complained a reditor. "Either it starts to divide the bill all the time or to eat outside."

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Exceptional expenses

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Devièges on exceptional expenses were found in 9% of the positions, including large items like cars and houses, and unique expenses such as holidays and weddings. "I bought a new car to better adapt the family, which, I suppose, is technically a luxury vehicle," said a reditor. "He annoyed himself to have had a nice new car (...) He made smuggling comments on my car all the time, saying things like" for 70k, this car should take the children for you "etc. ""

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Conditions of financial arrangements

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Arguments on financial arrangements were found in 8% of the positions. These included loan and loan conditions between partners, if finances should be combined and provide financial assistance to the family.

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7
Unilateral decisions

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This was found in about 7% of Reddit posts. Complaints concerning hidden expenses or the release of a partner out of the loop are a symptom here. "I feel like I no longer trust - both financially, and in general, because it continued to lie on this subject until it increases to the point where we are seriously planning to start from Square 1 for our wedding fund so that it is not destroyed by costs of interest each month, "said a man.


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