Did you know that money worries are one of the biggest causes of stress in a relationship? One plus One has released a series of videos that look at real couples’ stories about being in debt, how it affects relationships and how they got back on track.
One plus One is a charity dedicated to helping people build stronger relationships. They’ve recently been exploring the different reasons couples might get in debt, as well as the stresses that they experienced including working longer hours, spending less, and not being able to socialise.
During their research they discovered that:
55% of couples include money worries in top three relationship strains
Getting just three months behind on your bills can have a negative impact on your family life
Debt is the number one problem area for newly married couples
Have you experienced relationship problems as a result of money worries? Do any of these situations feel familiar to you?