But do you feel bad every time money and its management is talked about? Well, you're not the only one! A recent study conducted by "R29 Intelligence" that investigated the way people think about money, especially nowadays where there is talk of a crisis and an increase in the cost of living, almost 62% of the participating women said that they feel very bad every time it is about economics and finance.
They even go so far as to say that they feel stressed, anxious and frustrated financially. This approach comes in stark contrast to men, 69% of whom said they feel good whenever finances and money are discussed, even confident and highly motivated in managing and saving it.
But why does this approach happen to women? Financial therapists Aja Evans and Lindsay Bryan-Podvin say women have been virtually denied financial education for years, and this, combined with a lack of money advice or support, leaves women feeling low and low on self-esteem.
"When you really need to know certain information and you don't just not know it, you tend to stay away from these situations, especially those involving money because you don't feel safe and you don't have the ability to take another step which could be an investment, house purchase, vacation, savings etc,” says Evans. This whole situation leads to a feeling of insecurity for personal finances, but also for the family.
According to financial therapists, it seems that the issue of insecurities for women is not only about money, but also in other areas of life. Women feel the pressure to be perfect and they feel bad if they don't meet these expectations, they lose confidence in themselves.
"This also happens when it comes to money. I often tell my clients that they don't have to be or act like men to feel equal in this regard. Feminism is an approach that should prevail in all of us when it comes to money, managing or investing it. Many of us have a good education, a prestigious and well-paid job, so there is no reason for women to feel low on self-confidence or think badly about themselves because they don't have much money, they don't have enough savings, etc.," she concludes. Evans.
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