Couples relationships affects individuals and even the whole family. Our professional team provides information and practical tips on our services to prevent problems appearing among couples and enhance their relationships. When their relationships are on the rocks, we provide advice on solutions for their problems to ensure couples can learn and grow together.
Couples can develop the habit of monthly family meetings, including reviewing how the money is spent and ensuring making ends meet, and thereby increasing the transparency and mutual trust on financial issues. Some people may believe that "talking about money hurts relationships", but when money becomes one of the topics in the family, it can often heat up the relationship. We recommend talking about finance when both of you are in a comfortable state both physically and spiritually. As for communication skills, try to start with the word "I" to avoid conflicts or misunderstandings. Here comes an example: "Our family has been spending a lot recently. I am worried that it will be difficult to save money in the future. I hope we can reduce personal spending in the next 3 months. What will you suggest?"
Source: Ms. Yip, Recognised Financial Worker (Financial Education Centre), Hong Kong Family Welfare Society
Ms. Ho, Social Worker, Jockey Club ‘Let Go and Let’s Go’ Support Project for Divorce and Blended Families
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