So what lessons did we really learn from Tyler Perry’s Acrimony ? The movie was released earlier in the year, and it sparked up lots and lots of arguments! It’s so controversial that many people have shared their opinions about it on social media.
People blamed the woman, her husband, her family, the side chick, but asides from all the drama, we thought we’d just point out some money lessons you can learn from Tyler Perry’s Acrimony.
Beware of men who only ask and ask and ask
We won’t argue about whether or nor Robert was in love with Melinda, but right from the start, Robert made out to be like someone who was just in it for the money.
She buys him a car, then he cheats? Come on!
Multiply the money that comes your way
Melinda received an inheritance from her mother and then spent it till it dwindled to zero and was reduced to a deficit. Don’t make that mistake. For every windfall you receive, ensure some parts of it are tucked away for emergencies and that another portion is sent out for investment so it can bring in some passive income.
Don’t take on debt without a clear-cut plan
Need we say more? Melinda mortgaged the house on Robert’s suggestion. Another mistake.
Discuss your family finances before getting married
For us, this is one of the major money lessons to learn from Tyler Perry’s Acrimony. Melinda married Robert and paid for his education hoping that he would get a good paying job and contribute to their family finances. They never actually had this discussion and she never envisioned being the breadwinner of the family, so that was a constant, simmering source of bitterness that later exploded in the movie.
So don’t make that mistake. Discuss the financial aspect of your home and how things will be run. Will you and your husband run a joint account? Will you run individual accounts and split expenses between yourselves? Whatever it will be, make sure you talk about it before getting married. To avoid stories that touch.
