Helping Couples Heal Podcast 80. Money and Betrayal with Deb Kaplan
Mar 11, 2025
Deb Kaplan, a licensed therapist and former Wall Street professional, joins the conversation to unravel the often overlooked connection between money and betrayal in relationships. They dive into the emotional turmoil stemming from financial infidelity and the importance of fostering open communication and financial intimacy. Kaplan also advocates for understanding personal histories and cultural influences on financial dynamics, emphasizing the need for trust and cooperation to heal from trauma together.
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Seeking Help
- Seek professional help, including therapists and financial advisors, after discovering betrayal.
- Validate your feelings and don't dismiss financial complexities; get support to understand them.
Building a Support Team
- Lean into getting support; you can't navigate financial and emotional recovery alone.
- Build a team of financial and therapeutic professionals to guide you through the process.
Financial Dependence in Couples Therapy
- Betrayed partners often stay in relationships due to financial dependence, not love or desire.
- This creates a complex dynamic in couples therapy, as one partner feels trapped.
