Anita Rani speaks to Money and Love authors Myra Strober and Abby Davisson.
'Don't bury it until it becomes a major issue': How to approach talking about money with the person you love
Myra Strober and Abby Davisson, co-authors of Money and Love: An intelligent Roadmap for Life’s Big Decisions, joined Anita Rani on BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour to discuss why it’s so important to get comfortable with talking about money in our romantic relationships, and their advice for making those conversations easier.The best time to start speaking about finances is generally sooner, rather than later, even if it brings up some difficult conversations, says Abby.
“Make an appointment, just as you would with a manager at work if you had an important topic to bring up. You wouldn’t spring it on them just as they walk in the door in the morning. So, it’s the same thing with a partner.
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