Money & Relationships Blog
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The Advice I Had to Rethink
Why working only on the numbers, or only on communication, often isn’t enough for couples to make real financial progress, and what works better instead.
In Real Life, Money Decisions Don’t Wait
Life doesn’t pause for ideal conditions, and money stress doesn’t either. When relationships feel tender but decisions still need to be made, learning how to hold both with care matters more than getting it “right.”
Interrupting Money Patterns Before They Derail Your Relationship
Money conversations don’t derail because couples don’t care or aren’t trying. They derail because safety breaks down before solutions can take hold. This post explores why interrupting the pattern comes before fixing the problem, and how real change begins once conversations feel steadier.
Emotional Safety Comes First
Many couples can recognize their money patterns and still feel stuck. Emotional safety, not insight alone, is what allows real change to take hold in money conversations.
Seeing Your Partner Again
As life gets busy, appreciation in relationships can quietly fade. This reflection explores how cherishing and rebuilding admiration can help couples reconnect, restore belief in each other, and strengthen their partnership as the new year begins.