Aug 20

Dear Life Kit: Should I put my life on hold for my partner?

In this edition of Dear Life Kit, more wisdom from our vast archives to help you figure out: -Whether you can refuse a gift -If you should move in with your partner if they're not ready-How to feel like an actual "graduated" grown-upSend us your own Dear Life Kit questions at npr ... Show More

16m 41s

Aug 18

Your perfectionism isn't a problem -- if you know how to use it

Are you a 'Parisian perfectionist'? How about a 'messy perfectionist'? Psychotherapist Katherine Morgan Schafler believes there are 5 kinds of perfectionists in the world. Find out which one you are with our quiz. This episode originally published January 30, 2023.Follow us on In ... Show More

21m 19s

Aug 17

Is hormone therapy the cheat code to perimenopause?

Perimenopause can be overwhelming. Mood swings, insomnia and hot flashes can make you feel like a completely different person. Hormone therapy is one way a lot of women are treating the symptoms. Life Kit’s Marielle Segarra talks with Dr. Mara Gordon of NPR’s Real Talk with a Doc ... Show More

17m 37s

Dec 2021

How to talk money with friends, from planning a hangout to splitting the bill

Even among the closest of friends, conversations about money and privilege can be awkward. In this episode from Life Kit and The Cut, author Otegha Uwagba discusses how we can break that ice — before it's time to split the check.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our colle ... Show More

16m 58s

Dec 2021

How Do I Deal With My Rich Friends?

We trust our friends with the most intimate details of our lives. Yet for a lot of us, talking about finances feels off limits. So what happens when you find yourself in a friendship where money becomes an issue? In collaboration with NPR's Life Kit, the Cut's Jazmín Aguilera tri ... Show More

28m 2s

Feb 2021

169: Breaking the Taboo of Talking About Money with Friends, Family, and Bosses with Erin Lowry from Broke Millennial

It’s not always comfortable talking about money, especially with close friends, family members, partners, or even bosses. How did salary, savings, and investing become such a taboo subject to talk about? With us today is Erin Lowry aka Broke Millennial, you may recognize her voic ... Show More

1h 2m

Mar 2022

Swipe Right on the Money Talk

Talking about money with your partner can make or break you as a couple! This week, Delyanne talks to Kiersten and Julien Saunders, founders of rich & REGULAR, about the money disagreement that (briefly) split them up and what you can do to have healthy conversations about financ ... Show More

27m 15s

Sep 2024

Why is talking about money and class so awkward?! (w/ Jonathan Menjivar)

How often do you know your friends’ exact salaries? For most of us, the answer is almost never. Yet, in our everyday lives and interactions, we notice the many small cues that make our class differences obvious. So why does talking about money create such an uncomfortable, cringe ... Show More

37m 13s

Oct 2021

An Easier Way to Talk About Finances

Talking about finances with your partner can be tough, but there are ways to make it a little easier. On this episode of Small Things Often, learn how to have productive conversations as you both work towards creating a shared financial vision. Learn more about your ad choices. V ... Show More

3m 29s

May 2023

Money Talks, with Oliver James and Diana Chambers

In the UK, more than a third of us struggle to talk to anyone about money, with one in ten not even willing to discuss finances with their partner. Yet, opening up conversations about money, learning the tools and techniques for making these conversations productive, and understa ... Show More

30m 3s

Jan 2021

223: How to Tell Your Friends You’re Broke

Talking about being broke with your friends and telling them something isn't in your budget can be difficult. It can be awkward, especially if you're not on the same page financially. Erin Lowry of the Broke Millennial joins me to discuss how to handle these conversations a littl ... Show More

17m 3s

Jun 2025

174. How to talk about finances with your partner

Not all partners have the same philosophy when it comes to finances. Some embrace budgets like a life raft; others avoid them as if they’re playing the life admin version of “the floor is lava.” For this reason, many couples quite understandably sort any money discussions into th ... Show More

43m 5s

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