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Scenario

Why money conversations feel like identity confessions

I'm terrified to tell my boyfriend I can't afford to split the bill at the restaurant he picked because he might realize I'm not the kind of person he thought I was.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Economic vulnerability becomes confused with personal worth in romantic relationships.

Your guide for this
Zera
Zera works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Money and identity — class aspiration and shame?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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