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Apr 2019
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193: Anatomy of a Money Argument

Thrive Therapy - Colter Bloxom, Lauren Mokarry, and Cayla Bozovich
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Money — it's the number one cause of marital stress. It can lead to terrible arguments, resentment and even divorce. Don't let your relationship suffer from the common affliction of money arguments. Listen to today's show to learn the tools to talk with your partner about money in a productive way that won't hurt your relationship.    In this episode we disc ... Show More
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