Hi Sikan! Just wanted to wish you and H a pleasant get away weekend
I would have to say that I am the one in our R who doesn't like to discuss $$ issues. I wish I had some experience or advice to share. Only thing I can say is that facing my fears re: talking about $$ issues does help. Also, not speculating/mind-reading what my H is thinking in this area.
What things do you do to make yourself feel better? Manicure? What about a pre-trip pampering of some sort?
Take Care, SP
According to the Buddha, praise and blame, gain and loss, pleasure and sorrow may "come and go like the wind," but happiness comes if you can "rest like a great tree in the midst of them all."