FamilyLife Blended® con Ron L. Deal

“I just don’t feel like his partner,” that’s what Barbara told me. David controlled all the money. She didn’t even know how much they had.

Sometimes when couples fight about money, they're really fighting about power and control. Barbara really needs her husband to trust her and see her as his partner. Without that she’s likely not going to feel good about any financial decision. If life has already beaten her up a bit the insecurity she feels about money is going to affect every aspect of her marriage. That’s a withdrawal their marital bank account can’t afford. To strengthen your marriage, learn about stepfamily money.