Money Talks: How Emotional Fluency Can Save Your Relationship

In this insightful episode, Rich sits down with financial coach Christine Luken to explore the deep emotional undercurrents of money conversations in relationships. With 76% of couples citing finances as a major source of conflict, Rich and Christine dig into why traditional money management approaches often fall short—and how emotional fluency can bridge the gap.Christine shares her expertise working with couples to improve financial transparency and alignment, offering practical tools like personal finance apps and emotional language strategies to help partners connect instead of clash. They also unpack how gender differences in emotional processing and societal conditioning affect how we talk—and don’t talk—about money.Whether you’re navigating financial friction in your relationship or simply want to strengthen your financial communication, this episode offers powerful insights into making your money talks more productive, peaceful, and connected.Guest Info:Christine Luken is a financial dignity® coach and founder of the Wealthy Woman Book Club, a unique community where women can grow their financial knowledge in a safe, empowering environment. Learn more about Christine and her work at www.christineluken.com.Follow us on social media for more relationship advice:Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/richinrelationship/ Instagram - ttps://www.instagram.com/richinrelationship/ Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/richinrelationship/_createdTiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@richinrelationshipLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/rich-in-relationshipWebsite - www.richinrelationship.com