What can you do to protect your relationship from an economic crisis?

The most important item on the agenda in Turkey has long been the economic crisis. The deteriorating state of the economy, high inflation and the depreciation of TL have a negative impact on all sectors of society from different angles. Marriages and romantic relationships are one area that is being negatively impacted by the economic downturn. The recent economic downturn has severely damaged romantic relationships and marriages. Because the financial crisis that has come along with the economic crisis is causing even couples who don’t have any problems to argue, fight, and disconnect. On the other hand, according to experts, it is natural that relations have a negative impact in an environment where economic difficulties are acutely felt. But there are some things you can do to protect your marriage or relationship from the ravages of the economic crisis. Let’s look at the details together…

According to experts, the economic crisis and financial difficulties are causing serious internal problems.

Due to the economic crisis and related problems, family relationships have been hit hard. So much so that, according to the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK) 2021, financial hardship is the third leading cause of divorce at 10 percent. Some experts argue that financial hardship may not be a direct cause of a breakup, but if bonds of trust and love are severed, it can be a factor in speeding up the breakup process.

Economic fraud, the most obvious impact of the economic crisis on relationships!

Economic deception, a new concept that has emerged during the economic downturn, is a situation that has often been encountered in relationships lately. Economic fraud refers to situations such as one spouse having a bank account without the knowledge of the other, or taking out a loan without the knowledge. The problem of deep trust arises in relationships because of economic deception.

To mitigate the damaging impact of the economic crisis on relationships, couples need to be open and transparent with each other.

However, this transparency should not turn into a relationship in which couples constantly control each other or constantly demand each other’s account. Because in this case, the concept of “economic violence” may arise!

Economic violence is another negative impact of the economic crisis on relationships.

Economic violence means the use of economic power and superiority as a means of violence. In other words, the party who uses economic violence in a relationship is using their financial power to dominate, humiliate, control, or punish the partner.

Experts argue that in order to prevent their problems, it is necessary to determine the economic principles in the family.

For this, it is recommended that couples talk about their economic realities. If couples are unwilling to sacrifice their relationships and even their families due to the economic downturn, they must calculate their income and expenses and establish family economic principles. According to experts, joint economic decision making in the family not only ensures economic planning and prudence, but also strengthens bonds of trust and love between couples.

Couples must also consider the connection they make with each other’s money when determining family economics.

Because the history and connection with money is different for everyone. According to experts, couples should take into account these differences when determining the economic plan. For example, one of the parties may want to use the family budget for investments, buying a house or a car.

The other side, on the other hand, may not accept these ideas and claim they have other plans. It is very important for a healthy relationship to be aware of these various requirements and to evaluate the budget in such a way that both parties consider it meaningful.

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