Finances and Relationships

In this episode of The Psychological Paradigm Shift, Ed Rieger tackles one of the most taboo but critical topics in relationships: money. He explains why finances are often the number one cause of divorce, how spending habits can expose deep psychological red flags, and the key financial questions you should ask when dating or preparing for marriage.Ed also explores the bigger picture — from America’s $1.3 trillion in credit card debt to rising bankruptcies — and how financial instability at both the personal and national level is tied to psychological behaviors. With candor and lived experience, he stresses why conversations about debt, savings, and planning are essential for healthy long-term relationships.00:00 – Disclaimer & intro01:00 – Why finances are the #1 divorce factor02:30 – Red flags in spending habits (cars, homes, image items)04:30 – National debt and household debt statistics06:30 – Financial neglect as family “abuse by omission”08:00 – Key questions: debt, credit cards, bankruptcies, FICO score10:00 – Insurance, retirement, and long-term planning11:00 – Generational financial behaviors and inheritance12:00 – Final reflections & importance of financial communication👇Website: www.PsychologicalParadigmShift.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tenth_paradigmpublishingBook on Amazon: https://a.co/d/iY0FVBO