Navigating Positive and Negative Sentiment in Financial Planning and Family Life

Are you keeping score in your relationships with your spouse, kids, or friends?

I welcome back our resident therapist expert, Dr. Jennifer Dragonette, for an eye-opening conversation about the ways our perspectives can shape every aspect of our relationships—at home and beyond. Dr. Jen introduces us to the idea of "positive vs. negative sentiment override." It's all about how we subconsciously gather evidence to support the story we're telling ourselves about our partner, our kids, or even our coworkers, and how that can tip our emotional balance, for better or worse.

We dig in and make some interesting connections to my world of financial planning, comparing these emotional patterns to the affirmation bias investors often face. There are many parallels between managing money and managing emotions, particularly in breaking old habits, letting go of scorekeeping, and learning to see the positive in the people we care about.

If you're a parent struggling with expectations, a partner trying to reconnect, or just someone looking for more balance, I think you'll find this episode both relatable and practical.

Please enjoy my conversation with Dr. Jennifer Dragonette.

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Resources Featured in This Episode:

Building Bridges in Relationships: The Impact of 'Yes And' on Understanding

Breaking the Habit of "Make Sure-ing": How Letting Go Builds Trust and Confidence

Learning How to Use Time as a Resource