Couples Therapy

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Money is a tool that should allow us to do more of the things we enjoy instead of fearing what we might lose invest in the partnership freely as well, even if it's expensive. That includes things like couples therapy and fun experiences and anything else that brings us together that's a worthwhile investment. "I had to really work on figuring out what was worth spending on," he says.

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.