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Why Everyone Else Seems Richer Than You | Ep. 40
Money is one of the biggest sources of stress in modern life—and it can make or break relationships. In this episode of Man Down, Ted and Patrick dive into how money shapes partnerships, why even fair-minded people often see it differently, and how past experiences and upbringing influence our views on contribution, fairness, and security.
They explore why financial stress feels heavier today than ever before, the role social media plays in fueling comparison and “money dysmorphia,” and how couples can start having honest, constructive conversations about money without resentment or conflict. Along the way, Ted and Patrick share their own stories, lessons, and mistakes around money, offering insights that will resonate with anyone navigating finances, relationships, and modern pressures.
💬 Send us your questions in the comments or at [email protected]
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro Teaser
00:20 Welcome Intro
00:27 Episode Intro
01:01 Ted and Patrick’s Personal Experiences with Money
07:35 Generation Perspectives on Money
08:43 Money, Security, and Morality
09:19The Complexity of Money Conversations in Relationships
10:40 Childhood Influences on Financial Attitudes
19:08 The Social Stigma Around Money
19:47 Navigating Financial Dynamics in Relationships
21:05 The Emotional Toll of Financial Vigilance
21:47 Housing Crisis and Its Impact on Family Planning
24:00 The Long-Term View on Housing and Utilities
25:56 Money Dysmorphia: The Social Media Side Effect
27:20 Population Decline, Immigration Dynamics and Economic Recovery
31:39 The Interpersonal Impact of Money in Relationships
33:40 Navigating Financial Conversations in Relationships
35:17 Taking Control of Personal Finances
35:40 The Challenge of Budgeting and Financial Discipline
38:20 Understanding FIRE and Fat FIRE
39:19 Money and Relationships: The Impact of Financial Views
41:38 Navigating Wealth and Anxiety
42:28 Ted Investing in Friendships Businesses
43:02 Balancing Financial Contributions in Relationships
45:05 10 Million is When People Start to Chill Out Financially
49:26 Ted on Combining Money and Friendships
52:19 Navigating and Understanding what Each Partner Contributes
53:20 Outro
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By Ted KnutsonMoney is one of the biggest sources of stress in modern life—and it can make or break relationships. In this episode of Man Down, Ted and Patrick dive into how money shapes partnerships, why even fair-minded people often see it differently, and how past experiences and upbringing influence our views on contribution, fairness, and security.
They explore why financial stress feels heavier today than ever before, the role social media plays in fueling comparison and “money dysmorphia,” and how couples can start having honest, constructive conversations about money without resentment or conflict. Along the way, Ted and Patrick share their own stories, lessons, and mistakes around money, offering insights that will resonate with anyone navigating finances, relationships, and modern pressures.
💬 Send us your questions in the comments or at [email protected]
Listen to us on Megaphone (or find our RSS Feed!): https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/VI9326253269?selected=VI1151133526
Follow us on our Socials:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLzsGH4hM9TxHC4hHPvgMJw
X: https://x.com/ManDownPodcast
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:lm4shifbvs6k63eb54k2gmho
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandown.podcast/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mandownpodcast
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro Teaser
00:20 Welcome Intro
00:27 Episode Intro
01:01 Ted and Patrick’s Personal Experiences with Money
07:35 Generation Perspectives on Money
08:43 Money, Security, and Morality
09:19The Complexity of Money Conversations in Relationships
10:40 Childhood Influences on Financial Attitudes
19:08 The Social Stigma Around Money
19:47 Navigating Financial Dynamics in Relationships
21:05 The Emotional Toll of Financial Vigilance
21:47 Housing Crisis and Its Impact on Family Planning
24:00 The Long-Term View on Housing and Utilities
25:56 Money Dysmorphia: The Social Media Side Effect
27:20 Population Decline, Immigration Dynamics and Economic Recovery
31:39 The Interpersonal Impact of Money in Relationships
33:40 Navigating Financial Conversations in Relationships
35:17 Taking Control of Personal Finances
35:40 The Challenge of Budgeting and Financial Discipline
38:20 Understanding FIRE and Fat FIRE
39:19 Money and Relationships: The Impact of Financial Views
41:38 Navigating Wealth and Anxiety
42:28 Ted Investing in Friendships Businesses
43:02 Balancing Financial Contributions in Relationships
45:05 10 Million is When People Start to Chill Out Financially
49:26 Ted on Combining Money and Friendships
52:19 Navigating and Understanding what Each Partner Contributes
53:20 Outro