It's not news that money issues are the number one reason that people say that they divorce.

While I think it is about money......it isn't really about money at all! People divorce because they don't feel secure, loved, supported or cared about. Now THAT might be about money, but it is also about the emotions that we have around money.

When you were growing up, who was in charge of money decision?

Was it a shared decision between your parents or was someone the Money Boss?

Was there enough money to meet all the family needs fairly easily?

Or was there a struggle to make ends meet for even the basics?

How was money used in relationship to you?

Were you given an allowance for chores or were you just given money without having to earn it?

Was money ever used as a way to buy love?

Were you ever given money or things in place of time and affection?

How does the way you grew-up around money affecting how you handle money today? When are the times that you get emotionally charged about money issues? What are your priorities and values about money? You may want to take some time to consider these questions and then share with you mate your perspective about money. Remember that your perspective is just that.....a perspective. Everyone has a slightly different perspective and experience when it comes to the issue of money.