Money and Relationships! Some say this is one of the top 3 reasons people get divorced. So, do the two of you feel "on the same page" with money or is it a source of tension? If you feel challenged in any way around money in your relationship life, then listen to my friend Bari Tessler breakdown 4 steps to being a more empowered team around money. Any smart couple will want to get this part of their relationship handled and this podcast will be a great start SHOWNOTES Bari’s Money Story [9:00] Combining ‘money-stories’ with your partner: avoid the pitfalls [16:00] What to do when one person in the relationship handles most of the finances [17:00] How men and women can think differently about finances -  and why it’s important to understand money your way [20:00] Have you ever been surprised by a partner’s financial problems, months (or even years) into your relationship? Here’s how to handle it [21:00] When, where and how to bring up the ‘money’ talk [23:00] Should you be saving your grocery receipts? Merging our money can be an important step in a relationship (but it’s not for everyone) [25:00] Dealing with shame around money [30:00] The risks we take by not dealing with our money [34:00] Asking for help with your finances shame-free [35:00] Doing the emotional work first [38:00] A practical tool for dealing with money day-to-day [40:00] How to have ‘money-dates’ with your partner [42:00] The four phases of money with your honey [47:00] What happens when your partner wants to buy something ‘fun and expensive’? [57:00] Getting clear on your money-map [1:01:00]