Money is often just a surface issue in many conflicts and divorces.

In this episode, our guest Ashley Quamme, a mental health, behavioral, and relationship therapist, shares her stories in dealing with couples on the verge of separation. With nearly 15 years of clinical experience as a marriage and family therapist in Georgia, Ashley provides invaluable insights on how finances are sometimes seen as the main problems of couples when, in fact, deeper and more complex issues are the real culprit of misunderstandings.

Moreover, Ashley explains the prevalence of divorce within the baby boomer generation, with women commonly taking the initiative. She believes that understanding financial psychology and engaging in financial therapy can improve the client-advisor relationship, which can in turn help reduce the risk of divorce.  Additionally, she sheds light on the power of allocating time to "think, feel, and do" before confronting issues with your partner, which can then help solve conflict.

Physical and mental health, as well as financial security, are indeed inseparable, so our guests will share ways on how you can maintain these aspects in a good state to be able to have a smooth and harmonious relationship with your better half.

Highlights

4:24 Understanding why half of marriages don't survive

7:20 The common reasons why couples divorce

10:38 Simple words have great impact on building communication

20:34 Money is a surface issue in most conflicts

23:30 The "think, feel, do" approach to resolving marital problems

31:04 Men and women erupt differently

34:52 How allotting time for therapy helps you move forward after a divorce

39:37 Short-term thinking is advised for couples nearing retirement age

47:18 Physical health has a direct impact on mental well being

Links

Check out Ashley Quamme’s Twitter and LinkedIn

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Check Out Ashley Online
👉https://therapybyashley.com/

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