{"id":289588,"date":"2017-11-29T10:13:29","date_gmt":"2017-11-29T02:13:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/money-dates-why-every-couple-schedule-one-289588.html"},"modified":"2017-11-30T17:57:07","modified_gmt":"2017-11-30T09:57:07","slug":"money-dates-why-every-couple-schedule-one","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/my\/lifelove-my\/expert-advice-my-2\/money-dates-why-every-couple-schedule-one-289588.html","title":{"rendered":"'Money Dates': An alternative date night idea essential for a healthy marriage"},"content":{"rendered":"

Can you recall the last time you and your partner sat face-to-face and thoroughly discussed your financial goals<\/a> - without any hostility and anger that money issues tend to incite?<\/p>

If no, it's high time you start.<\/p>

A 2016 survey of 500 Singaporeans found that one in three of them feel that their partners upset them at least once a week, arguing quite often, with some admitted that the arguments often led to verbal abuse.<\/p>

What do they fight about? As it turns out, their children (46%); followed by money (41%).<\/p>

So... What Are 'Money Dates'?<\/span> <\/h2>

The fact that money can be a huge point of friction and contention<\/a> in the household is just the tip of the iceberg why it's essential to\u00a0designate time to talk about money together - also known as 'money dates'.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>

Money dates are, in essence, all about ensuring that your money is going towards what is important to you and your partner as a couple. They are check-ins that allow you to take a step back time and again to assess what's financially working for you and what's not.<\/p>

Browse the gallery above to see how you can effectively organise your money dates, what to discuss when you take your partner on one<\/a>, and how to address emotionally-charged situations in a healthy, rational manner<\/a>.<\/p>

Sarah Khan<\/em><\/p>

Photo: Getty Images<\/em><\/p>

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New British study discovers that men crave romance and are happiest when married<\/a><\/p>

Splitting parenting duties is the secret to a happy marriage, according to study<\/a><\/p>

Thrifty Kids: 7 Fun ways to get your child to start saving<\/a><\/p> ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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