The Evolution Of Modern Couples with Emily Luk, Co-Founder and CEO Of Plenty
Feb 1, 2024
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Emily Luk, Co-Founder and CEO of Plenty, discusses the challenges faced by modern couples, including work-life balance, raising a family, and the decreasing birth rate. They also explore the trend of marrying later in life and its effects on fertility, as well as the expenses of egg freezing and IVF treatment. Additionally, they touch on the dilemmas faced by women regarding egg freezing for family planning or retirement, and how couples at different stages of their relationship can benefit from using the Plenty platform to manage their finances.
Modern couples often prioritize financial independence by both partners having their own careers.
Couples marrying later in life are more intentional and have healthier conversations, resulting in lower divorce rates compared to previous generations.
Deep dives
Definition of modern couples and the challenge of independence
A modern couple is often defined as both individuals in the partnership working, which leads to a built-in independence within the relationship. Unlike older generations, where only one partner would work, the modern couple is characterized by both individuals having their own careers and maintaining financial independence.
Challenges of moving away from home
Modern couples often face the challenge of moving away from their families, resulting in a loss of the support system provided by close relatives. This frequently leads to a decrease in the birth rate as couples feel the strain of managing their careers and childcare without the presence of extended family support.
Balancing dual careers within a relationship
Couples with both partners pursuing high-achieving careers face the challenge of managing work demands and maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Open communication, aligning their values, and taking turns supporting each other can help address these challenges and create a sense of teamwork and balance.
Impact of changing attitudes towards marriage and divorce
The average age of marriage has increased over the years, and there is a deeper awareness and intentionality behind building strong partnerships. This can be attributed to the increasing rates of divorce in previous generations. Maturing attitudes and healthier conversations around partnership dynamics contribute to lower divorce rates among couples marrying in their late 20s to 30s compared to their parents' generation.
I talk to Emily Luk, Co-Founder and CEO of Plenty, a wealth platform for today's modern couples.
Due to career aspirations, higher education, and the rising cost of living, couples are taking longer to get married and have children. In addition, couples are also building more wealth on their own before getting married.
Plenty is based in San Francisco, California and will launch its platform by April 1, 2024. You can get on the waitlist or join now, depending on when you listen to this episode.
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