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When couples feel competitive about freelance rates and income

My partner and I are both freelancers and we've been sharing a spreadsheet to track our rates and client negotiations, but lately I've been feeling competitive with them in a way that's making me uncomfortable. I don't know if I should be more open or less open about my money stuff.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Two people discover that transparency about money creates unexpected emotional dynamics that challenge their relationship.

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“Where Are You with Negotiation — salary raises rates?”

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