by Erika Wasserman | Apr 24, 2026 | Finances, Your Financial Therapist
“Oh, I can never bring that up.” “We will just wait till after we are married to talk about it.” “We keep things separate. It works.” As a Certified Financial Therapist one of the top things I hear from my clients is they don’t know how to start a productive...
by Vivian Oberling | Mar 1, 2026 | Finances, Postnup
When most people hear the word postnup, they picture a last-ditch attempt to save a crumbling marriage. But that’s only part of the story. A postnuptial agreement—essentially a prenuptial agreement created after the wedding—can be a powerful tool for shaping not just...
by Vivian Oberling | Feb 8, 2026 | Finances
If you ask most couples what they fight about, money is likely to make the top three. In fact, some might say financial disputes are more persistent and harder to resolve than conflicts over sex, chores, or even parenting. It’s not that surprising, since money isn’t...
by Vivian Oberling | Jan 4, 2026 | Finances
Life has a way of throwing curveballs. You’re moving along steadily, bills paid, savings growing (or at least stable), and then… an unplanned expense crashes into your world. Maybe it’s a job loss, a medical bill, your car breaking down, or a family emergency....
by Vivian Oberling | Dec 25, 2025 | Finances
Debt is one of those topics most couples wish they could fast-forward through. And that makes sense; the topic is heavy, loaded, and can feel like every discussion is a test of your relationship’s stability. Whether it’s student loans, credit card balances, medical...
by Vivian Oberling | Dec 24, 2025 | Finances
At its core, intimacy is about closeness and connection. It can be defined as physical, emotional, or relational, and develops when two people show their true selves and are accepted for all their fears, flaws, and quirks. Given that intimacy extends far beyond what...
