It can be hard to know when the best time is to have a conversation about money – consider what is happening in your family environment.
If your partner’s just walked in, or one of you is tired or stressed, it’s probably not the best time.
Think about what’s worked in the past when you’ve had a good conversation with your partner about a sensitive topic and plan for, or wait for, a conversation during similar conditions.
For most people the best engagement will occur when the household is rested, you are both calm, relaxed, and able to focus – you don’t want a tense environment that can cause heightened responses.