New research suggests that conflicts over finances in romantic relationships are not merely about the money itself but often reflect deeper issues of responsibility, fairness, and differing values. By analyzing posts on Reddit and survey data from married individuals, researchers discovered that while disagreements over everyday expenses might strengthen communication and relationship satisfaction, conflicts centered on fairness and irresponsibility often lead to dissatisfaction. The findings have been published in theJournal of Social and Personal Relationships. The necessity of this research…