How Do I Know if He’s “The One”?

How Do I Know if He’s “The One”?

by Gladys Diaz

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How do I know if he’s “The One?”

 

Talk about The Million-Dollar Question!  This is probably one of the most common questions I get from women and men alike!  Frankly, I don’t think there is a person out there – single or otherwise – who hasn’t asked him- or herself how they’ll know if they are choosing the right person to love.

Why?  Well, it goes beyond inquiring minds wanting to know. It’s more about beating hearts wanting to stay “safe.”

Whether we’re talking about health issues, making business decisions, and, in this case, deciding with whom we’ll choose to share our lives, we want to know that we are making “the right choice.” We want to be sure that, if we’re going to open our hearts to someone else, there will be some type of guarantee that he will love us in return, that we won’t get hurt, and that we won’t wake up one day wondering what happened and regretting having made that choice.

The truth is that there simply aren’t any guarantees when it comes to love.  The only reason this is true is because being in a relationship involves two people, and you can only control what one of those people does: namely, you.  There’s no way to control what the person on the other side of the relationship will do or say, the choices he will make, and whether or not he will honor the promises he’s made.  And this terrifies us.

For many, this seems like it’s simply too risky, and they’ll choose to hold back, play it safe, and, unfortunately, miss out on the experience of loving and being loved. And, I’ll tell you, as big as the risks may seem, the benefits of being in a happy, loving, fulfilling relationship far outweigh the risks!  But you’ve got to be willing to take the risk!

So, how do you know if he’s the one?  The answer to that begins and ends with YOU! 

Here are some questions you can ask yourself when determining whether the guy you’re with is the right one for you.

  • What do I want?  Are you so clear about what you want to experience in a relationship that you will know when you’re experiencing it and when you’re not? Only you can know when something feels right for you, so make sure you know what it is that you want so that you don’t settle for what you think you can get.  Get really clear about what you want so that you can create that with the man who  you choose to be your One.

 

  • How do I feel when I’m with him? Too many times, when we’re dating or in a relationship, we’re either somewhere in the past (trying to avoid or recreate something) or we’re in the future (imagining what it could be like).  The problem is that, when you’re not here, in the present, you miss red flags, positive signs, and experiences that, were you present, you’d be able to recognize and use that information to determine whether or not this is the person with whom you’d like to share your life.  Check in and ask yourself how you feel.
    • Do I feel safe, loved, and special?
    • Do I feel like he includes me in his life?
    • Do I feel connected to him on an emotional and spiritual level, or is the only time I feel connected when we’re being physically intimate?

 

  • Who am I when I’m with him (and when I’m not)?  Do you feel safe being who you are when you’re with him?  Is there a difference between the You you’re being when you’re with him and who your friends and family see?  If you (or the people in your life) notice that you’re someone else when you’re with him, it could be that you don’t feel loved and accepted for who you really are.  While pretending might be something you can do for a while, it can become exhausting.  Plus, you want him to fall in love with YOU, and he can’t do that if you’re not there!

 

  • What are the things I admire and respect about him?  Yes, physical attraction is very important when it comes to choosing the person with whom you want to create a relationship. However, it’s also important that you respect and admire him as a man.  Think about your values.  Does he display the character traits you hold as valuable, such as integrity, honesty, compassion, and courage (or whatever they are for you)?

 

  • Is this someone with whom I see myself sharing the rest of my life?  It also helps to this as a choice you are making for life.  So ask yourself:

Is this experience – exactly the way it is and exactly the way it is not — with this personexactly the way he is and exactly the way he is not – one I would like to experience for the next 40, 50, 60 years? 

If the answer is yes, then he may be you’re man!  If not, maybe you need to take a little bit more time to get to know him.  Or, if all the signs are pointing to the fact that you’re not having the type of experience you deserve and desire, it may be time to move on so that you can make room for the man who is going to want to create that experience with you.

Focusing on and tuning in to the only part of the relationship you can control – you – will help you have the clarity to see whether or not the man you’re with is the one you choose to be The One for you!

 

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How to Communicate Effectively in a Relationship

How to Communicate Effectively in a Relationship

by Gladys Diaz

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What are some effective ways to communicate with my partner?

 

Ask almost anyone what the key to having an effective relationship is and they’ll say: “Good communication.”  The issues in relationships come up when people’s definitions of what “good communication” is differ!

So, what are some ineffective ways of communicating and how can we turn them around so that both people in the relationship have the experience of  being heard?

Ineffective Communication: Talking too much

For most women, talking comes easily.  Studies have shown that women communicate more than men.  Depending on which study results you read, women can sometimes speak anywhere from twice to as many as three times the number of words men say.  Studies also show that most women also find it easier to communicate what they are feeling than men.  This is why we tend to “over-talk” when it comes to issues in the relationships and then we’re upset when we see the glazed look on his face once he’s tuned us out.

 Solution: Say it clearly, purely, and briefly.

Many times, when we begin talking about an issue in our relationships, we haven’t done the pre-work of actually getting clear about what it is we want to say.  This is why we’ll begin saying too much – giving reasons, details, and explanations to try to clarify the message we’re trying to convey.  Instead, get clear about what you’d like to say.  Sort through your thoughts and ideas with a friend or family member you trust so that you can weed out any of the information that is not relevant to this particular situation or issue.  In other words, ladies, remember this:

Men want to hear headlines and bullet points

 

Ineffective Communication: Bringing up the past

You’ve probably experienced it at least in your relationship. You begin “discussing” an issue with your partner and, before you know it, one or both of you is bringing up things that happened last week, last year, or years ago.  Now, the discussion (a.k.a. argument) is about ten things other than the original topic of conversation and the main objective has become trying “blame and shame” the other person into being the bad guy.  This type of argument leads nowhere and creates a dynamic where it’s not safe to make mistakes and it’s difficult to trust one another when you say that you forgive your partner.

Solution: Leave the past in the past, where it belongs.

Holding onto and bringing up things that have happened in the past is an easy way to build resentment in the relationship.  Instead, make it a point to leave the past behind you, where it belongs, and be intentional about focusing on the issue you’d like to resolve.  If your partner is the one who brings up the past, resist taking the bait and respectfully let him know that you’d like to resolve this issue first.            If done effectively, and you resist that argument, it’s likely that you won’t end up going back to that topic after this one has been discussed.

 

Ineffective Communication Style: Having to be “right”

Perhaps nothing is more damaging to a relationship than when one or both of the people involved is more committed to being right than to maintaining the intimacy in the relationship.  The need to be right – to prove your point, convince or try to change the other person’s mind, and make the other person “wrong” – is one of the biggest intimacy killers! While it’s okay to have your opinion, it’s also important to remember that the person you’re in a relationship with has one, too!  Doing everything in your power to try to make someone agree with you and what you’re saying without honoring what they are saying is disrespectful and exhausting!

Solution:

Saying how you think, feel and want are important.  However, before you share any of those things, consider what your intention for communicating is.  Is your intention to simply share your thoughts, or are you trying to convince or get agreement from the other person.  Is your intention to simply share how you feel, or is it to make the other person feel badly?  Is your intention to create intimacy in the relationship, or to be right?  I often invite my clients to ask themselves the same two questions I ask myself before saying something to my husband:

1)      Is what I’m about to say worth the intimacy it is going to cost me?  If the answer is “yes,” then I’ll share what I want to say and be willing to accept that it may impact the intimacy in our relationship.  If the answer is “no,” then I choose to let it go!

 2)      Am I more committed to being right or being happy? 

The answer to these questions helps me determine whether I still feel the need to prove my point, or whether I am willing to allow for the possibility that maybe – just maybe – there’s another valid point of view and that I can simply to choose to accept and respect, even if I don’t agree with it.

 

Contrary to what most people believe, communication is not mainly about what you say.  It’s also about how you choose to express yourself, and, even more importantly, being willing to listen to the other person.  Arguing, disrespecting one another’s thoughts and opinions, and dominating a conversation are simply ineffective ways of creating intimacy, love, and respect in a relationship. Instead, seek ways to express your thoughts and feelings in a way that leaves both of you feeling, honored, appreciated, and heard!

 

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How to Let Go of a Past Relationship

How to Let Go of a Past Relationship

by Gladys Diaz

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I recently split from my man after a three year relationship. It has been very difficult for me to move on, even though he was cheating on line with a woman from his past. Over twenty years ago he had relations with this woman and a child that passed away. He had told me that she was responsible for the death and he would gain her trust to avenge the death of his daughter. I was amazed that he would tell me this and then pursue a legitimate relationship with this woman, even though she lives across the country from him.

I know this was an unhealthy relationship for me and I need to move on, but I’m guessing, that because of the rejection, I feel the need for a different ending for closure. Please give me advice on how to move on for me. No man should be the motivation for a brighter future.

 

I know that ending a long-term relationship is never something that is easy to do, even when all of the signs are clear that this was not a healthy relationship.  I can hear that you are hurt by the betrayal, which is completely understandable.  I’m also concerned that you stayed in a relationship with him, even after he mentioned that he was planning to gain this woman’s trust so that he could avenge his daughter’s death.  The first thing I thought when I read that sentence was that that type of comment would have set off red flags, whistles and sirens for me regarding whether or not he was someone I could trust.  He was practically letting you know that he’s someone who couldn’t be trusted.

Now, perhaps he said that in a moment of pain or distress over the loss of his daughter.  I don’t know, nor do I want to begin trying to analyze the authenticity of his statement.  My main concern lies with you and helping you move past this so that you can experience the  healthy, happy relationship you deserve!

There is a really powerful statement you made that is at the heart of the pain you are experiencing.  You wrote:

I feel the need for a different ending for closure.

The problem with this is that you want something different from what actually happened to happen, which is impossible.  The fact is he was communicating with the woman he told you he was angry and blamed for the death of his daughter.  Unless they were seeing each other, there wasn’t an actual affair taking place.  That being said, I can still see where it would hurt you to find out that he may have been emotionally connecting with someone else.  For all you know, this was part of his plan to gain her trust (based on what he said to you earlier).  But the fact is that you found out about their communication and this is why the relationship ended.

Most of the time, when we are upset about something, it’s not so much that we’re upset about what happened or what is happening.  The upset comes from wanting the situation to be different from what it is.  And, because that is impossible – things are the way they are and they are not the way they’re not – we cause ourselves unnecessary worry, anxiety, and frustration.  We keep replaying all the other ways it could have been or should have been.  However, the situation remains what it is, and no amount of wanting or wishing that it were different is going to change that.

Another thing that causes us to feel pain and regret is that, while it seems that we are angry and upset at the other person for what he or she did, we’re actually upset with ourselves.  We’re upset that we didn’t see or chose not to see the signs.  We regret having invested so much time in a relationship that didn’t turn out the way we’d hoped.  And we hold on to that upset and regret so that we don’t have to be responsible for moving forward, because there’s a risk that we might get hurt again.

So, what can you do move past this relationship so that you can open your heart to one that fulfills and honors you?

 

  • Accept what’s happened.  The first step to moving forward is going to need to be to accept that what happened, happened.  Accepting what’s happened does not mean that you agree with, condone, or celebrate it.  It simply means that you acknowledge that it is what happened and that wanting and wishing it to be any other way does not change what actually happened, nor does is serve you.
  •  Let go of regret.  Are there things that you have been replaying in your mind?  Things you should or shouldn’t have said or done?  Mistakes or decisions you wish you’d made or hadn’t made?  Actions you wish you’d said or not said?  Are you regretting having spent 3 years with someone, only to have things not work out?  Let go of anything that has been keeping you stuck in the wishing that things were different than the way they are.
  •  Forgive.  While your ex may be someone you want to consider forgiving, just so that you can experience peace from anger, upset and regret, I invite you to begin by forgiving yourself.  Forgive yourself for anything for which you have been blaming or making yourself wrong.  If there are any regrets you didn’t let go of in the second step, or if some anger or resentment happens to come up again, accept, let go, and forgive yourself (or him) for it.  Bringing love and compassion to yourself will make it much easier for you to begin to open your heart so that you can receive it from another.

 And you’re right. No man should be a motivation for a brighter future.  The only thing that truly results in transforming ourselves and our lives is actually inspiration, because it’s motivation that comes from within.  Bring acceptance to this situation; let go of all of the pain and suffering you’ve been holding on to; and bring love and compassion to yourself.  Once you’ve done that, you’ll be on the path to having the love and the life that your heart truly desires!

 

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Love Lessons Learned at Social Media Day Miami

Love Lessons Learned at Social Media Day Miami

by Gladys Diaz

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Yesterday  I attended Social Media Day Miami, an amazing event organized by a group of community volunteers who believe in the power of social media for connecting, sharing your message, making a difference, and building your business.  Many of the organizers belong to the Social Media Club of South Florida, the group that the set the 30-Day Blogging Challenge in which I’ve been participating.

I attended the event to learn how I can continue to use social media to connect with women from around the world who are interested in not only attracting a good man into their lives, but building an extraordinary relationship that lasts for a lifetime.  Surprisingly, however, some of the best lessons I learned had nothing to do with social media. 

They didn’t even take place during the sessions.  They happened spontaneously in the hallways talking with some of the men who attended the event.

They were lessons about how men feel about being married; how they see their roles as fathers; and how, when a man is really interested in a woman, there is nothing that he’ll let get in the way of being with her.

 

Lesson #1: Men Love Being Happily Married

The first teachable moment occurred as I was on my way to a session.  I happened to stop to say hello to a very good friend of mine who just happened to be talking about me to two young men and a lady.  She was telling them about how the coaching she’d received from me and Heart’s Desire International had helped her get in touch with her feminine energy and attract an incredibly wonderful man into her life!

I was so surprised to see how excited the two guys were about the work that I do.  They wanted to know more about it, and then Lesson #1 came.  One of the men said, “You know what I didn’t know.  That when you get married (pointing at his wedding ring), it just gets better!”

This is why, when I introduce myself as a dating and relationship coach, and a woman quickly (and, sometimes nervously) says, “Oh, I’m happily married!” – as in: “I don’t need your business card.  Nothing’s wrong here! Thank you!”) – I tell her “That’s great!  Here’s my card!  I also specialize in teaching women how to keep the love and passion alive in their relationships so that they can stay happily married for a lifetime!”

It was great to hear a man speak so excitedly about love and relationships, and even more heartwarming to hear him speak about being married as the best thing that ever happened to him.  That, ladies, is one of the best compliments a woman can ever get!

 

Lesson #2: Men Take Their Roles as Fathers Seriously

As another friend and I were talking to two other men later in the day, the conversation turned to marriage and parenting (I can’t help it!  I’m a magnet for these conversations!)

It was absolutely inspiring when the men began talking about their children and how they see their roles as fathers.  One of the men shared how, he’s not so concerned about his kids getting a good job and succeeding.  He said that those things will fall in place.  Instead, he said he wants them to become “good people.” He wants them to honor God and just be good people.  And the passion with which he spoke let you know just how committed he was to being the role model for them to follow.

The other man shared how for him it’s important that his kids be open to all different types of people.  He and his wife come from completely different cultural backgrounds, and he wants his children to be exposed to as many cultures, foods, and experiences as possible.  He told us how every weekend he and his family spend time with other families from different backgrounds, eating cultural foods, and just learning about one another.  He, too, was passionate as he spoke, and it was so great to see a man taking on that role of leader and teacher in his family.  And, for the second time that day, I heard a man say that being married and having a family were the best things that had ever happened to him!

Both these men left me inspired.  Not because this is something that is rare.  There are billions of other dads out there who are just as loving, committed to their families, and who take their responsibility as fathers seriously. What inspired me was how willing they were to be so open and vulnerable and the pride with which they spoke of their children at a business event.  I was really moved and said a prayer of thanks for my own husband who had stayed home with our kids so that I could attend the event!

 

Lesson #3: When a Man is Really Interested in You, He Won’t Let Anything Stand in His Way

One of the two men who was sharing about his role as a father, also shared the story of how he and his wife met and got together. (I told you – I’m a magnet for these types of stories!)

He told us how, after feeling some attraction to her, he organized a business event halfway across the country, just so that he could see her.  Then, when she mentioned she’d be bringing a male friend to their first lunch, he assumed it was her boyfriend, and begged his business partner to go with him so that it wouldn’t be too awkward. She never did bring the other man to the lunch (and he ended up being just a friend), but he’d already made up a story in his head that she wasn’t interested. He shared how he felt so foolish for having thought that there would be anything between them and how he came home feeling like the trip had been a waste of time.

A few weeks later, when she was flown in to his city by her company, he told us how he felt he had to rent a car because his was so beaten up and he didn’t want her to see it.  (He also told the hilarious story of how he tried to get the rental car key chain off to no avail and how he had to drive while trying to hide it!).

He took a lot of heat from his business partner for planning a business event in another city, taking someone with him on that trip, and now wanting to spend more company money on a rental car – all for a woman! But this man had a feeling.  Not a guarantee.  Not a solid sign from the universe.  He just had a feeling that this woman was worth his efforts. And he was willing to do what he could to see if maybe there was something there for her, too.

The sweetest part of the story was when he told about the moment where he knew there was something between them.  She reached out for his hand to let him smell the body lotion she was trying on her hand, and he that when she touched his hand, he felt something and he just knew.  (How romantic is that!?!)

He shared how they went through the challenges of a long-distance relationship, had their ups and downs, and even broke up during the course of their relationship.  But today, they are together and happily married with four children!

What was fascinating to me and my friend was how this man, who knew there were no guarantees about actually getting together with this woman was willing to do what he could to be with her.  And the best part was that the woman in this love story didn’t have to do anything.  She was just being herself.  She didn’t have to say or do anything to get him to like her.  He was attracted to her and who she was, and he figured out a way to be with her.

That’s why being your most natural, feminine self is one of the best ways to attract really great men into your life.  Smile, flirt, and let who you are shine through. That’s how the man who is already looking for you will be able to recognize you so that he can walk across the room (or fly across the country) to come speak to you!  That’s also why, if you are single and you haven’t already signed up for the “Meet Mr. Right-for-You” Video Training Series, I invite you to do that now! In this 3-part video series, you’ll learn more about how to meet more great men, have more fun while dating, and move past the excuses that are stopping you from having the love story your heart desires!

And, if you’re married or in a relationship, stay tuned, because your video series on how to create a love that lasts for a lifetime is coming soon!  Make sure you’re subscribed to our newsletter list so that you can hear about when that series is released!

The Social Media Day Miami event was a huge success, both in and outside of the sessions!  From the presenters, I left with some really great ideas on how to use social media to build my brand, reach more hearts, and make a bigger difference in the world.    I was able to connect with new people and reconnect with friends I’ve grown to love (many of which our friendships began or have grown thanks to social media). And, in the hallways, I got a peek into the hearts of three men who were more than happy to share the love they have for their wives and families.

Yep!  To me, that made for an incredibly successful day!

 

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“Did I Marry the Wrong Guy?”

“Did I Marry the Wrong Guy?”

by Gladys Diaz

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Did I make a mistake and marry the wrong man?

Recently I received a question from someone who was questioning whether she married the right man for her.  They’d been married for a while, and, now that the honeymoon phase was over, she and her husband were beginning to notice things about one another that they didn’t like.

It’s not uncommon for couples to begin to notice things after they are married that they may not have noticed or allowed to bother them before.  Sometimes, in the excitement of falling in love and planning a wedding, people are more willing to focus on the positive aspects of the person they love.  Perhaps this is a practice that should continue year after year!

One of the first exercises I do when working with a woman who is complaining about her husband and the things that he does that are getting on her nerves is to have her tell me about the man she fell in love with.  Regardless of how long they’ve been together or married, I ask her to rewind back to the time when they first met and tell me what it was about him that she found attractive and endearing.  I ask her to describe him to me in the present tense, as if she just met him.

What’s interesting about this exercise is that, many times, the things she is now complaining about are the things that first attracted her to him.  For example, if he was funny and the life of the party, she may be complaining that he doesn’t take things seriously.  If he was responsible and serious, she may be complaining that he’s boring and doesn’t want to do anything exciting. If he used to treat her and buy her lots of gifts, now she’s complaining about him not managing their finances well.

Other times, she’s begun trying to get him to change some of his habits and behaviors.  The problem with this is that no one appreciates being told what he/she should/shouldn’t do or hearing the message that there’s something about themselves that they need to change.  Trying to correct, fix, or change our partners sends the message that the we don’t love and accept them exactly the way they are. What’s worse, it can cause the other person to begin to withdraw from the relationship – both physically and emotionally.

The reason I have the women I work with remember who they fell in love with is because that wonderful, loving man they chose to marry – the one they couldn’t imagine living the rest of their lives without – is still there.  He’s just buried under a bunch of complaints and unmet expectations.

When we remind ourselves of why we chose to marry the man we love, we can bring the focus back to the reasons why he really is the right man for us and how we did make a good choice.

Does this mean that there won’t ever be things that we don’t agree with or like?  No. Just because we join our lives together doesn’t mean we’re always going to see eye to eye.  It doesn’t even mean that things won’t bother us from time to time.  However, if we can choose to focus on the reasons why we fell in love with him, that may help us remember what a great guy he is and just how blessed we are that he chose to love us back!

 

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How to Avoid Fighting About Money

How to Avoid Fighting About Money

by Gladys Diaz

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My partner doesn’t understand money and spends it recklessly. I’m afraid we’re going to end up in the poorhouse. We can’t even bring the subject up because it immediately leads to a fight.

Ask anyone what one of the top reasons for divorce is, and they will probably say, “Money.”  Contrary to public opinion – and even studies – I disagree.  I don’t believe that money is the main reason people get divorced.  It’s how people relate to one another when it comes to money that leads to the arguments, blame, and resentment that ultimately leads many couples to divorce one another.

So what are some of the factors that lead to having “money problems” inside of romantic relationships?

  • Keeping “money secrets.” One of the reasons people have trouble when it comes to money and relationships is that, many times, they don’t discuss money issues prior to joining their lives, and, consequently, their finances.  I’ve had clients who, because they are in a lot of debt feel as sense of shame around their situation, are afraid that it could cost them being in a relationship with someone they love.  Hence, they’ll avoid bringing up the topic of finances until after marriage.

Granted, when we are getting to know someone, we always try to present ourselves in the most positive light. But, once you begin getting closer and consider spending your life with someone, it’s important to be honest about those issues that can potentially impact the other person.  While it’s natural to be afraid when you’re unsure of how a person will react to learning something about you that’s not wonderful and exciting, it’s also important to have trust in a relationship and that begins with being truthful.

  • Being afraid to join finances. Another common money issue I’ve seen come is the unwillingness of one or both of the people to join finances when they join their lives – and I’m not even talking about those that start our their marriages with a prenuptial agreement that protects them just in case the marriage comes to an end (which is a whole other blog post!).  I’m referring to the fear of giving up “what’s mine” in order to begin to create “what’s ours.”

 

When I coach women in this area, I remind them that the real issue is not whether or not they actually join their finances with their husband, it’s dealing with the fear that has them belief that this is unsafe or that he will someone take advantage of or not provide for her needs. That is a much deeper issue than whether or not you go to the bank and open a joint checking or savings account.  And, while this is a topic that calls for more coaching than I can do via this blog post, I will say that, once the fears are addressed, the woman begins to experience freedom around finances and to enjoy a very deep level of intimacy with her husband.

 

  • The unwillingness to compromise. Before we get married, each of us has a certain way of doing things.  We have a system for paying our bills on time, managing our checkbook, and tracking our spending (or not).  When we get married, chances are that our new spouse also has his own way of doing these things and there’s a very good chance that it’s going to be different than our way.  Coming to the conversation ready to prove that you’re right and he’s wrong is only going to have both of your defenses up. Here’s where the willingness to compromise and consider that maybe – just maybe – there is another way to do things.  Being willing to accept that different doesn’t mean “wrong,” will go a long way toward avoiding those arguments you mentioned in your email.

 

Going back to your original question, you mention that your partner is spending money “recklessly.”  Can you see how there is already a judgment that how he spends and manages money is “wrong”?  For men, who have a natural desire to provide for and please women, this also sends the message that you don’t trust him to be responsible and care for you.

A better way to approach this may be just letting him know what you would like, instead of what you think he should do.  For instance, letting him know that you’d really like to buy a home, go on vacation, or put money aside for retirement or an emergency fund will probably land a little bit better than pointing out all the ways he’s being irresponsible or reckless with money.  Letting him know that you trust him could ignite his natural tendency to want to provide for and please you.  At the very least there won’t be any accusations for him to defend himself against, which means it’s likely the conversation won’t turn into an argument.

Money issues can bring out the best and worst in people.  However, the willingness to communicate, trust, and compromise are essential to creating both emotional and financial intimacy in a relationship!

 

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