Straight Talk, No Chaser

Similarly: don’t compare yourself with other couples

They’re fronting and flexing and making you feel inferior for not having what they have, but they may wel have problems even worse than yours. Whatever their financial business is, stay out of it and keep yours to yourself

ask him what it is that you could be doing more of to help him. Let him know that you’re happy he’s your man and that you’re his woman, but admit that you’re not perfect and know you could be doing things that would make him happier. I know, I know— you are perfect. But your man doesn’t think you are.

Show him that by reminding him what made him love you in the first place—by focusing on the little unexpected things. Make his favorite meal, hold his hand, send him love notes. Do things as a family that don’t cost money

Encourage him to find solace in you, even on the days when he’d rather find a corner and get real y quiet

The last two accounts should be individual accounts —one for him, and one for you.

The pep talk that keeps him focused is the one where you tel him no matter who is putting what into the account, you need him to handle the money and keep the bil s as current as possible

every couple should have at least four bank accounts. One is the household checking account—

The second account should be a savings account that requires two signatures to move any of the money.

Choose your battles