“Money is a taboo topic in our society, high on the list of topics to avoid on dates, alongside politics and religion,” certified financial therapist Dr. Traci Williams tells Entrepreneur. “Even for established couples, it can be an uncomfortable topic.”
Many people grew up in families where money wasn’t a topic of conversation or was a source of stress for their caregivers, Williams says, and that can translate to a lack of financial literacy, money mistakes and “fear of potential embarrassment” if they have to be transparent about their financial circumstances with a partner.
