Cutting back 'brought us closer ' Partners ' spending decisions should be negotiated for a win - win result . Wife : ` ` It 's not about him or me ; it 's about that bottom . '' Wife : We should track spending , find out where money is going . Establish ground rules : What price limit requires talking before spending .
Partners ' spending decisions should be negotiated for a win - win result . Wife : ` ` It 's not about him or me ; it 's about that bottom . '' Wife : We should track spending , find out where money is going . Establish ground rules : What price limit requires talking before spending .