How do you talk about money with your partner when the conversation feels overwhelming—or even impossible to start?

Money is one of the most common sources of conflict in intimate relationships, yet it's also one of the hardest topics for many couples to talk about openly. When conversations about finances are avoided, stress and resentment often build quietly beneath the surface, creating distance long before the issue is ever named.

In this episode of Ask Angela: Relationship Advice for Love After Trauma, Angela Amias responds to a listener who freezes whenever he thinks about talking with his spouse about money. Shaped by a family history of conflict avoidance and silence around difficult topics, he finds himself caught between rising financial anxiety and the fear of opening a conversation he doesn't know how to have.

Angela explores:

• Why money in relationships is rarely just about money
• How early family experiences shape our ability to talk about finances with a partner
• The link between conflict avoidance and financial stress in a relationship
• Why unspoken money concerns often turn into resentment or explosive arguments
• How to begin discussing finances with your spouse in a way that builds clarity and trust

If you're struggling with finances in a relationship, feeling anxious about money, or unsure how to talk about money with your partner without freezing or fighting, this episode offers thoughtful guidance for opening conversations that support connection rather than conflict.

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