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Scenario

When couples clash over extended family financial support

My spouse and I disagree about how much to financially support our extended families and it's become this ongoing source of resentment. They think I give too much to my siblings, I think they're too stingy with theirs, and we're both feeling judged for how we love our families.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Different family histories create different understandings of obligation that can make partners feel alien to each other.

Your guide for this
Mira
Mira works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Ubuntu love — the communal dimension?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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