The emotional impact of money stress on relationships
I have seen many couples over the past 15 years in practice with different presenting issues, but one that seems to be most common is financial stress, and it is rarely just about the numbers in a bank account. Money is deeply intertwined with our sense of safety, self-worth, control, and trust. When financial strain hits a relationship, it acts as an amplifier for existing vulnerabilities, often triggering severe psychological and emotional distress. It could be that one pa
