## Financial Harmony: Couple’s New Book Reveals Path to Deeper Money Conversations
A new book is offering couples a roadmap to navigate the often-turbulent waters of shared finances, advocating for open communication and understanding of each other’s money histories. Heather and Douglas Boneparth, the couple behind the forthcoming work, emphasize that financial compatibility isn’t about finding someone who spends and saves exactly like you, but about cultivating curiosity and respect for differing approaches.
For many,money remains a taboo topic,even within the most intimate relationships. Yet, financial disagreements are a leading cause of stress and even divorce. The boneparths’ book, born from their own journey of financial finding, aims to equip couples with the tools to move beyond surface-level budgeting and delve into the emotional roots of their financial behaviors. “This is a book of love stories that have to do with money,” Heather Boneparth explained in a recent interview on “Common Cents on the prairie.” “One of the greatest things you can do is to be more curious about the person that you love.”
The couple stresses that building financial understanding is an ongoing “practice, not a solution.” they’ve found that truly understanding a partner’s relationship with money requires digging into their past experiences and acknowledging how those experiences shape their present-day financial decisions. Adam, the host of “Common Cents on the Prairie,” noted that the Boneparths’ dedication to this work is extraordinary, as “the vast majority of couples” haven’t undertaken such in-depth self-reflection and communication.
Listeners can access the full conversation with heather and Douglas Boneparth on the “Common Cents on the Prairie” episode available at YouTube, or via Apple Podcasts and other streaming platforms (link). Individuals seeking personalized guidance for improving their financial partnership can contact Frist National Wealth Management’s team of financial experts (link).
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