“Secrets Unveiled: Boyfriend’s Deceptive Vacation Plan Leaves Girlfriend in Shock!”
Scroll down to find the full story and a conversation with Melissa Murphy Pavone, CFP, CDFA of Money Matters In Marriage, LLC and sex and couples therapist Kaylee Rose Friedman, who kindly agreed to tell us more about the importance of having discussions and setting plans before taking off on couples vacations.
Before going on holiday, it’s important that couples discuss their expectations and budgets for it
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Even though this couple did, the boyfriend changed his mind and started demanding repayment from his girlfriend
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“Having a clear and respectful conversation before any major expense—especially a vacation—can save a lot of stress later”
“Couples should communicate openly about their expectations around money before making travel plans together, and make sure they are on the same page about giving and receiving this resource,” said sex and couples therapist Kaylee Rose Friedman.
“Handling finances is very context-dependent for each couple. Our relationships with money are complex, as money is a neutral resource but how we relate to it can have a lot to do with our values, beliefs, and unique life experiences. Couples might explore themes around how their parents handled money, what their beliefs are around spending vs saving, and how much they each value money so that they understand each other more deeply,” told Friedman to Bored Panda.
