Sought After Relationship Expert Advises How to Reduce Money Fights
Few issues bring out the worst in relationships and couples like money; in fact, it's the number one reason couples fight.
STAMFORD, CT, December 15, 2010
Dr. Patty Ann Tublin, an internationally renowned relationship expert, has just posted a new article on her web site, where she shares four things couples should know about money to help reduce or eliminate money fights. The article, "The 600-pound Gorilla: How to Reduce Money Fights in a Relationship," is available at http://bit.ly/fnoolrAccording to Dr. Patty Ann, whether you're rolling in the dough or struggling to make ends met, money is the number one reason couples fight. Money sparks more disagreements, kindles the most resentment and confusion, and is a major reason behind many divorces. And unfortunately, as couples accumulate more wealth, money fights do not disappear; the stakes just get higher.
"The truth is that when couples fight about money, it often has very little to do with money and it has more to do with the emotions associated with money," Dr. Patty Ann explains. "People bring emotions, hopes, strengths and fears into relationships, but we seldom address our emotions associated with money. Sadly, money often gets in the way of love - even in the most romantic and otherwise compatible relationships."
In the article, Dr. Patty Ann addresses four things couples should know and recognize about money to help diffuse or eliminate money fights in their relationship. These include recognizing that love and money have nothing do with each other and that money fights are rooted in what money symbolizes for each person in the relationship.
Dr. Patty Ann continues with advice for couples, including shifting their mindset about money. "Once you can shift your view of money as an emotion or power tool and treat it for what it really is - a commodity - you will no longer view money in relation to power and control in your relationship. Once you have done this, you will be well on your way to stopping the money fights in your relationship!"
Read the article in full at http://bit.ly/fnoolr. More articles about rekindling romance, increasing intimacy and reigniting passion in your relationship can be found on Dr. Patty Ann's blog at http://www.drpattyann.com/blog.
Dr. Patty Ann is a sought-after public speaker, author, publisher and confidant to other professionals in the field of relationship advice. She is a world renowned relationship expert and a licensed psychotherapist who has helped hundreds of people learn how to increase romance and happiness in their relationships. With a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, a Master's Degree in Clinical Social Work, a Master's Degree in Nursing and Registered Nurse certification, she is hands-down the topmost professional in her field. For more information, please visit http://www.drpattyann.com.