Boundaries in Marriage

[Coach]

She is weary of having to be mindful of money.

that's a big fear for most women, she needs that security.

lead on this

have a money talk

Income - Expenses = Profit (savings)
it's like trying to lose weight you can control how many calories your bring in and how many you burn.

If your income is fixed then go thru the expenses, what does she want to cut out, if she worked what would it mean to your situation, do you two know if you will be able to retire like you want?

be business like, show her all your accts, take the drama out of it. facts tend to ruin emotional arguments.

"i understand you would like to have more, where do you suggest we cut expenses?"

let her decide working would be good for both of you, "we could take the extra trip a year if you worked." , make it win-win

she let you see into her, be wise