Why Couples Fight

Fights about money are really about a couple's values and shared goals and seldom about finances itself.

• Be honest about all your spending.
• Maintain some financial independence. Both sides can have their discretionary pot of money to spend on whatever they want.
• Invest in the relationship. When you do have money to spend, spend it on the relationship.

The top three predictors of a happy marriage among parents are:

• Sexual intimacy
• Commitment to the relationship.
• Generosity. It's about sharing, caring and kind gestures you make toward your partner every day.