Starting something new is an opportunity to reinvent how you want to feel in a relationship. However, it’s important to honor that we are products of our experience. This means we may carry into our new relationship some anxieties based on relationships past. There are three steps that help when working through the anxiety of starting a new relationship.
Discussing finances can be one of the hardest conversations to have with a potential partner. The reason it is so difficult is that there are many different experiences, emotions, and thoughts regarding money. One way to discuss money with a potential partner is to ask what he or she learned about money growing up, while at the same time also asking yourself. Many different messages are formed regarding finances.
When it comes to texting while in a relationship I have a fairly simple rule of thumb: If it’s simple, to-the-point kind of conversations, then text away. If it is conversation that is more in-depth then it’s better to talk in person or on the phone.