On this episode of God, Money & Purpose, Raul and Vivian address an issue that comes up in every long term relationship: How to diffuse bombs. The escalation from discussion to disagreement to disaster can go very fast. But it’s far from inevitable.
Having control of your money is a form of emotional fitness.

Being able to make intelligent decisions with money, rather than be impulsive, or ignore purchases that “don’t count” means you have that emotional fitness.

When you have two people who mix their finances, it can quickly create tension if you aren’t on the same page about money, or don’t know where the money is going at the end of the month.