Traveling for couples is a great way to spend time together outside their usual environment, learn more about each other, and strengthen the relationship. However, before setting off to a dream destination, it’s important that partners talk about their expectations for the vacation and how they’re going to budget for it. This way they don’t have to figure these things out on the spot, making the whole experience more pleasant and conflict-free.
Surprisingly, this couple had everything figured out before going on their Euro trip. The plan was for the boyfriend to pick up most of the expenses since the girlfriend was unemployed and battling an autoimmune disease. However, after the holiday, his mind changed and he started demanding repayment, which quickly grew into financial control.
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.
