20 Anything to do with spending habits.
Finances are one of the most common issue among couples. However, most of the time, the issue isn’t the money itself, but what it represents. “Sometimes there’s no good reason why you’re fighting about money,” explains Tessina. “It’s not really about who’s spending what—it’s about fairness or respect.” While you’re certainly not out of line to get frustrated when your significant other spends so much there’s no money left for bills, if you’re financially stable, your decision to berate them for buying a cup of coffee instead of bringing their own to work likely stems from a deeper issue. If finances are a common fight in your relationship, sit down with your spouse and figure out what the real problem is. And for some tricks that will help you tighten up, try these 20 Easy Ways to Stop Wasting Money.