Real Life Money
Relationships & Money
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About this episode
What it's about
Money is the leading cause of relationship conflict — and it's almost never about the money. David and Emme explore how your partner's spending hits your deepest childhood survival instincts, why financial infidelity is rarely about secrecy, and what to actually say when "we need to talk about the credit card" feels impossible.
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In this episode
What we cover
- Anxious vs avoidant attachment in joint finances
- Financial infidelity: what it is, why it happens, what it really means
- The "Mirror Role" — when your partner's habits reflect your insecurities
- Why joint accounts aren't a solution; transparency rituals are
- One open-ended money question to ask your partner this week
Where to start
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