The earlier couples first discussed finances, the better? A dyadic, longitudinal replication and extension

  • Saxey, M. T., LeBaron-Black, A. B., Inman, N. F., Yorgason, J. B., & Holmes, E. K. (2024). The earlier couples first discussed finances, the better? A dyadic, longitudinal replication and extension. Family Relations, 73(4), 2527-2543. https://doi.org/10.1111/fare.13030
  • This study examined whether the timing of a couple’s first discussion about finances was related to the quality of their communication about finances, marital satisfaction, and frequency of financial disagreements concurrently and over time. Husbands and wives from 1,079 mixed-gender civilian couples each reported when in their relationship they first discussed finances (e.g., after exclusively dating, soon after marriage). Participants also reported how well they communicated about finances as a couple, their marital satisfaction, and the frequency of their financial disagreements at baseline (time 1; T1), 1 year later (time 2; T2), and then another year later (time 3; T3). An earlier first discussion about finances (according to husbands’ reports) was related to increases over time in marital satisfaction for both partners.

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