If someone has told you you’re emotionally shut down, I want you to hear this clearly: It’s not your fault, and it isn’t random. Stoicism is not a personality flaw. It’s an adaptation — usually a necessary one.
Boundaries Aren’t About Them. They’re About You.
Learn how to set healthy family boundaries, reduce stress at gatherings, and protect your peace. This practical guide explains triggers, clear communication, and real boundary-setting—so you can stay connected without losing yourself. Perfect for holidays and everyday family life.
This series looks at how money becomes emotional currency in our relationships — why it can spark so much tension, and how we can build a shared language that balances connection and accountability.
Sharing money is sharing power, and you can’t balance dreams, safety, and groceries on the same scale. The goal isn’t perfect equality; it’s collaboration without fear.
Bluntly: the person you think might be “marriage material” has a dark side. We all do. Stress is what brings out the rough edges. And if you’re counting on “love will find a way,” the divorce statistics suggest otherwise.
Research on everyday marital conflicts finds that money related disputes tend to last longer, recur more often, feel more significant, and are less likely to be resolved than fights about other topics. Here’s a hack that works for most couples.
Sometimes a purchase is just a purchase — a new pair of shoes, a bigger TV, a dinner out. But just as often, it’s not about the thing itself. It’s about what the thing means to us.
We need to talk about money. Which is awkward, because most of us were taught not to.
==>First in a series about money and relationships.
You’ve probably heard it—or maybe even said it:
“She just loves to splurge.”
Or maybe:
“He’s such a tightwad.”
But what if arguments about money aren’t really about money at all—but about power, priorities, and feeling seen?
A friend recently suggested that women overspend while men think more economically. It’s a common belief—but is it true? And even more importantly: is that really the problem?
Polyamory isn’t a free-for-all. It runs on honesty, emotional intelligence, and calendars. When it works, it’s expansive, connective, and healing. When it breaks down, it’s usually because someone skipped one of these…
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