People have strange attitudes about money, always wanting more for themselves, yet resenting the wealthy. Dreaming about how they d spend every dollar they might obtain, yet unsurprised when some lottery winner or rich celebrity self-destructs. Few are actually happy with their finances. Third World people need money for sheer survival. Billionaires are constantly battling rivals, shysters, and the tax man.
Money is one of the primary causes of divorce.
One partner might be irresponsible, or some third person appears to offer financial security. Even within stable couples, financial styles may differ. Unificationist couples often overlay cultural differences on these individual ones. Gender plays a big role in finances, as money represents different things to men and women. In general, men find esteem, and express their love, through their careers, by providing a home for their family.