Healthy Love and Money Blog
Develop intimacy and trust with your partner and in your finances
Defensiveness is a psychological defense mechanism often used in response to criticism, judgment, and being shamed. Psychological defensiveness is often used by couples during conflict and can lead...
Financial infidelity is a topic that has been getting more and more press in recent years. On the whole, that is a good thing for us.
I have seen firsthand and in the lives of my...
How many different ways can there be for couples to split their finances?
What is your answer?
When I was young and newly married, mine was simple: one. I hadn’t...
“Wow! That wake boat is amazing!” That’s the first thought that passed through my mind as we fueled up our rented pontoon boat over Memorial Day weekend. Loving life on the lake...
Finding a financial planner is an important decision as a couple. It can take some time and effort to find the right person for the two of you.
How To Find a Financial Planner as a...
Financial planning has historically focused on what to do with your money. This is hugely helpful for improving spending, increasing investment returns, navigating taxes, and making sure you have...
Every year, when April comes around, I love the change from winter to spring, hearing the birds chirping, and seeing the flowers blooming. At the same time, I am reminded of the painful experiences...
What comes to mind when you reflect on the words “financial trauma?”
Take a few minutes to stop, reflect, and write about what comes to mind. Allow your mind to wander and...
