Amazon Surprises & Online Money Issues | Ep. 640

Show of hands: Are you an Amazon box hider? … or do you have your spouse break down the boxes for you? 

All joking aside, online shopping can be an issue that hinders couples' closeness. Money management in general can be a hot topic, but the wide range of ways we can spend money online with just the click of a button can create some additional obstacles, and we hear about it from couples all the time. Today we're equipping you to resolve this issue. 

We pray this episode is helpful for you and your marriage. 

 

Episode highlights include: 

• Red flags that you need to address online spending with your spouse. 

• The role of trust in marriage money habits 

• How to know when online shopping has become a problem 

• The negative cycle of emotional triggers  

 

*Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! 

 

QUOTES 

• "When you look into what's most important with money, you make a lot more progress more quickly." - Lindsay Few 

• "When you quit being a team, that's when it becomes a problem." - Dr. Kim Kimberling

• "If shopping is getting in the way of closeness with your spouse, then something needs to change." - Dr. Kim Kimberling

 

Couple's Conversation Guide: 

Main takeaway: Money secrets do not serve your marriage well, so do what it takes to build trust with your spouse around finances. 

Questions to Discuss: 

1. Are there any money habits your spouse does not know about you? 

2. What areas bring out money tension for your marriage? 

3. What is one step that would help you work through that and build unity today? 

 

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:  

• Learn how to avoid the 4 common budgeting mistakes couples make when in the FREE Centsei Class. Learn more here. 

• Get the budget conversation started with 27 Money Questions Every Couple Needs to Ask

• Marriage Multiplier is a quick and highly practical weekly email to help you invest in your marriage. CLICK HERE to learn more!