The following week, I received a call from the financial advisor with her findings. She confirmed what I had suspected: there were inconsistencies in our accounts that needed to be addressed.
“It’s important to have a conversation with your spouse about this,” she advised. “You need to be on the same page moving forward.”
I nodded, even though she couldn’t see me through the phone. “I know. It’s just…complicated,” I admitted.
“Relationships often are,” she said with a touch of empathy. “But transparency is key, especially when it comes to finances.”
Her words echoed in my mind as I hung up the phone. I knew she was right, and yet, the thought of having that conversation filled me with dread.
That evening, as we sat down for dinner, I broached the subject again. “We need to talk about our finances,” I said, trying to keep my tone calm.
My spouse sighed, setting down their fork. “I know, and I’ve been meaning to talk to you about it too,” they admitted. “Things have been a bit of a mess, but I’m committed to sorting it out with you.”
Their words gave me a glimmer of hope. Maybe this was the turning point we needed, a chance to rebuild trust and work together as a team.
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