00:00Money arguments in marriage are rarely just about money.
00:03They may involve trust, safety, fairness, freedom, or fear.
00:08To talk without fighting, choose a calm time and focus on one issue.
00:13Avoid starting the conversation during an argument or immediately after an unexpected purchase.
00:19Use specific statements instead of blame.
00:22Try, I feel anxious when the account balance changes unexpectedly.
00:26Then ask for one clear next step, such as reviewing expenses together or setting a spending limit.
00:33If emotions rise, take a short pause and agree on when to continue.
00:38The goal is not to win.
00:40The goal is to understand the problem and make a shared plan.
00:44When financial conflict keeps repeating, couples counseling may help.
00:48Contact River North Counseling Group, LLC, 405 North Wabash Avenue, Suite 3209, Chicago, Illinois, 60611 Office, 312-467-0000.
01:02Visit HTTPS, www.rivernorthcounseling.com.
01:08Thanks, everyone.
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