Breadcrumbing in Marriage: When Love Feels Like a Constant Maybe
We often hear the term breadcrumbing tossed around in the dating world, a frustrating pattern where someone drops just enough attention to keep you hooked, without ever committing. But what many don’t realise is that this same toxic behaviour can happen inside a marriage. And when it does, it cuts even deeper.In a marriage, breadcrumbing […]
Navigating the joint account dilemma
Money and marriage are a delicate dance that can either strengthen or strain a relationship. Opening a joint bank account is the natural next step in building a shared future for many couples. But beneath this well-intentioned decision lies a common challenge: aligning financial habits and values. Take the story of a couple who, three years into marriage, […]
Defining financial roles
In any marriage, money isn’t just currency. It’s conversation, compromise, and, sometimes, conflict. Defining who handles what in a household is a delicate negotiation for many couples. It’s not always about who earns more or who’s “better with numbers,” but how two people with different habits and mindsets can co-create a sustainable financial rhythm. Many couples […]
The financial dance
Every enduring relationship has a rhythm, a give and take, that requires both partners to move together in harmony. And like a well-rehearsed dance, marriage often finds its tempo in how couples handle money. But what happens when one partner is waltzing while the other is doing the tango? Money, for better or worse, is […]
How to overcome financial guilt
Every time she buys something just for herself, a piece of jewellery, a sweater, a designer bag, she feels it: that familiar knot in her stomach. Guilt. She hesitates before showing the receipt. It’s not secrecy but a quiet urge to apologise. Her partner shrugs it off, lovingly confused. “You deserve nice things,” he insists. […]
Building financial intelligence together
“The moment I realized I was in love, my next thought was money because love and money are five and six.” That was my honest-to-God thought. Not because I’m materialistic, but because I understood something many people overlook: lasting love isn’t just about butterflies and date nights. It’s about credit scores, budgets, and shared vision. […]
How financial stress impacts intimacy
Money fuels our lives, but love and empathy keep relationships running smoothly. Just like a car needs oil to function even with a full tank, a marriage needs emotional support and communication to survive financial bumps in the road. Across the globe, couples face a silent intruder in their relationships: financial stress. It creeps in […]
Breaking The Family Patterns That Keep You Stuck
Some families pass down wealth. Others inherit silence, survival, and shame. For instance, you may have grown up in a household where financial struggles were never openly discussed, resulting in a sense of shame surrounding money. Or you might have observed your parents staying together for the sake of the family despite a lack of […]
When Spouses Compete Instead of Build
Marriage is supposed to be a partnership. But sometimes, money sneaks in like a third wheel, subtle at first, then loud enough to shake the walls of intimacy. Maybe you’ve felt it stings when your partner jokes about who pays more. The unspoken weight is when one of you earns more or spends more. A […]
Rewriting Tradition
For generations, the traditional marriage blueprint was clear: the man earned the money, the woman managed the home. But as the modern world evolves, so do these age-old roles. And while the external shifts are evident, the internal emotional recalibrations are just beginning, especially for men who were raised to equate self-worth with financial dominance. […]