We try to hold each other accountable and to support one another with money. The reality is that me and you are going to continue to fall into scarcity mindset at different points. And or we just have a lot going on our lives. Something related to money triggers us to go into a downward spiral. We've been able to recognize what those triggers are and how to support the other person.
Money is a leading cause of problems in relationships. It’s not just not having money, it’s conflict around money, lack of alignment, and the downstream effects of that.
Money is complicated because it’s influenced by your direct circumstances, but also by your childhood, psychology, and trajectory. It's also complicated because so few people talk openly and honestly about money.
In this episode, Steph and Cal open up the kimono and explore how they deal with and think about money in their relationship. They share their current working philosophy on money and stories about the things they struggle with and are still working on.