Healthy Love and Money Blog

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The Complex Intersection of Success, Shame, Rage, and Identity Security Feb 27, 2025

Success is often held up as the ultimate goal—the shining emblem of a life well-lived. Yet, for many, success can be a double-edged sword. Beneath the accolades, the financial gains, and the social re...

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The Stories We Tell About Money: How to See Your Partner’s True Intentions Feb 20, 2025

In the world of relationships, finances often act as both a bridge and a battleground. When couples navigate financial decisions together, it’s not uncommon for one partner to assign an intention or m...

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3 Lessons from Sex Therapy for Building Financial Intimacy Feb 11, 2025

When couples think about intimacy, the focus often goes straight to the bedroom. But intimacy doesn’t begin and end there. Financial intimacy, much like sexual intimacy, is a vital aspect of a healthy...

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Navigating Personal Growth Without Losing Yourself: Insights from Healthy Love and Money Feb 06, 2025

In the world of personal development, the promise of a better, brighter future is alluring. Motivational speakers and success gurus urge us to think bigger, move faster, and earn more. They invite us ...

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The Psychology of Money: What Happens When We Review Our Financial Information Feb 05, 2025

Money is more than numbers on a page or figures in an account; it’s deeply emotional, relational, and even physiological. The act of reviewing your spending, net worth, or investment statements can se...

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The Balance Between Individual and Systemic Responsibility in Financial Intimacy Feb 03, 2025

When it comes to money, many of us are taught to believe in the power of individual responsibility. If we just work hard, save enough, and make wise decisions, the financial puzzle will naturally fall...

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The Psychology of Money: What Happens When We Review Our Financial Information Jan 29, 2025

Money is more than numbers on a page or figures in an account; it’s deeply emotional, relational, and even physiological. The act of reviewing your spending, net worth, or investment statements can se...

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Survival of the Relational: Why Strong Relationships Are the Key to Thriving in Life Jan 28, 2025

When we hear the phrase "survival of the fittest," it often evokes images of individuals outcompeting one another to secure their place in the world. Yet, in the human experience, survival is rarely a...

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