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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Laura Whateley

Couples and cash: how to break the silence on money worries

Young couple discussing bills and laptop in living room
A survey reported a rise in clients talking about relationship problems sparked by rising living costs. Photograph: Wavebreakmedia Ltd IP-211210/Alamy

From rows over the rising cost of the weekly food shop and heating bills to spending on extras such as nights out, money problems caused by the cost of living crisis can put a strain on even the most loving relationship.

The website Counselling Directory says there has been an increase in the number of people using its site to find a therapist as well as reading up on topics such as “understanding relationship conflict”.

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