Life Kit: Money How to get on the same page about money with your partner
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Feb 13, 2025 
Shay Harris-Pierre, a licensed professional counselor and certified financial therapist, dives into the intriguing world of money and relationships. She discusses how differing financial values can lead to conflicts, emphasizing the importance of open communication. Listeners learn about money scripts that shape attitudes toward finances and how recognizing these can foster empathy. Shay also offers strategies for couples to align their financial goals, making it essential for partners to explore their financial compatibility.
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Four Core Money Scripts
- People hold distinct money scripts like avoidance, status, worship, and vigilance that shape behavior.
- None is inherently good or bad; balance matters most.
Avoiding Money Feels Moral
- Money avoidance treats money as morally bad and causes distancing or 'noble poverty.'
- That script can make people actively avoid earning or keeping wealth.
Wealth As Social Currency
- Money status links self-worth to visible wealth and possessions.
- People use spending to gain respect and connection from others.