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Why couples may be wrong to dread talking about money

  • April 16, 2026 at 4:20 PM
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Why couples may be wrong to dread talking about money
For many couples, few conversations feel more uncomfortable than talking about money. But new research suggests financial discussions tend to go better than partners anticipate. In a study published in Social Psychological and Personality Science, researchers found that people consistently underestimate how enjoyable, productive and relationship-building financial conversations with their romantic partners will be.

Originally published at Phys.org

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