If money was just about the amount of dollar and cents in the bank, I don’t think it would be one of the two biggest issues in a marriage. The truth is that it is about so much more—success, love, status, expectations, self-worth, etc. But most couples only talk about money in terms of dollars and cents. This is why they never seem to get anywhere. With many couples being dual-income, and more women having the higher salary, issues around money are becoming more prevalent. But they don’t have to in your marriage. Financial and relationship expert Dr. Travis Perry (https://www.familyfinancialtrainingnetwork.com/) explains what makes money such a hot topic in marriage and how you can diffuse it.

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