It is essential for both partners in a relationship to be actively involved in managing their shared finances.

“See, when you've got one partner who's been ignoring money for a long time, they need to take ownership.”

Serena believes that arguing about money in a relationship is a painful experience that will only worsen over time if the couple fails to change their communication patterns.

“I think that if you don't change anything, you will find yourself continuing to argue and to spin about money and it will become even more painful.”