My girlfriend wants us to get a financial advisor and combine everything, but I grew up poor and the idea of someone else knowing all my money details makes me feel exposed and vulnerable.
More people experience this than they realize.
Old wounds are masquerading as current preferences, keeping intimacy at arm's length from where it hurts most.
“Where Are You with Love and money — financial stress in relationships?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.