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Eye gazing is a powerful communication skill that can increase intimacy in both intimate and other relationships. Learn more about the benefits of eye gazing and how to do it.

Understand how the various types of insecure attachment impact financial intimacy. And learn what you can do about it.

Denial and avoidance are defense mechanisms that help someone avoid difficult feelings and situations which feel overwhelming to them. They can be destructive to your finances and your intimate relationship if not dealt with.

Gaslighting makes you doubt your sense of reality due to feedback from another person. It can be very damaging to relationships. However, it’s not always malicious or obvious to those involved that it’s actually happening. With understanding gaslighting can be overcome and relationships can thrive.

Your money story is powerful. When you understand the story you tell yourself about money, which comes from how you grew up, you’re empowered to do things differently.

Emotional invalidation is when emotions are not respected and are experienced as irrational or unreasonable by the other person. Validation is essential for a happy relationship.

Unravel what defensiveness is & its impact. Explore insights & strategies to break free.
Empower yourself with understanding.

Stonewalling is a psychological defense mechanism often used by a member of a couple during conflict and can be destructive when used regarding financial matters.

It’s important to set and agree upon financial expectations in your relationship from the beginning there’s no need for confusion down the line. Plus, it greatly reduces money fights in the future.