The monthly money date

Most money fights are not about money. They are about surprises. A short monthly check in takes the surprise out.

Pick a time and keep it

The first Sunday of the month works for a lot of couples. Put it in both calendars.

A three item agenda

1. What went well last month.
2. Anything big coming up: a wedding, a car repair, a trip.
3. One goal to move forward this month.

Two rules

No blame for last month's spending, and stop at twenty minutes. Then go do something fun.