Help! How can I stop my impulse spending habit?

Finances

Financial intimacy is key in alleviating conflict arising from unmet expectations.

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Question: I have been an impulsive spender since I started working. When I was single, the habit didn’t bother me. However, since I got married, it has been a source of conflict with my husband. What is the best way to kick this habit?

Money has always been a touchy issue in relationships, often due to differing social and economic backgrounds and perspectives. Many couples I have spoken to cite financial conflicts as a key contributor to marital stress, anxiety and mistrust.

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