#46: What to Do When Your Partner Can’t or Won’t Talk About Money

In this episode of Wealth Para Todos, host Rita-Soledad Fernandez Paulino breaks down the concept of financial capacity and its impact on relationships. They discuss why some individuals struggle to engage in financial planning and how chronic stress, money trauma, mental health, grief, shame, and overstimulation can affect one's capacity to handle financial matters.  Soledad provides practical tips for the partner managing finances to cope without becoming resentful and emphasizes the importance of mutual consent, simplified financial systems, and external support. Join the Wealth Para Todos Academy Waitlist  for more personalized guidance. 00:00 Introduction to Wealth Para Todos 00:58 Understanding Capacity in Financial Planning 03:44 Impact of Chronic Stress and Burnout 05:38 Money Trauma and Its Effects 07:06 Mental Health and Neurodivergence 09:02 The Role of Grief in Financial Capacity 10:48 Shame and Self-Protection 12:02 Overstimulation and Decision Fatigue 13:53 Managing Finances in a Relationship 17:53 Tips for Coping Without Resentment 23:53 Conclusion and Invitation to Wealth Para Todos Academy