Relationships and Money Values

Most of us have heard that money fights and money problems are the #1 reason relationships fail. While these statistics are true, there is one thing you can do to combat this.   

We need to know what our Values are individually, as well as for our relationship. While its impossible to avoid all conflict, if you know your values, and know your partner's values (as well as your values together), you'll avoid many of the "normal" relationship arguments that most people get into.   

I refer to this concept in terms of alignment vs. agreement. These are very different things when it comes to relationships and money. You will want to have good conversations around your overall trajectory in life and make sure you are heading in the same direction as your partner (alignment), but it's okay to disagree in any particular topic (agreement). The fine line between these two is the secret to your overall happiness with your relationship and how you deal with money.