{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"246. Relationship Skills, Communication, and Money Conversations","description":"On this episode of CFO at Home, Vince\u2019s guest is relationship coach Brett Jones. Brett and Vince discuss relationship skills. and how communication breakdowns\u2014especially around money\u2014can drive conflict and even divorce. Brett shares the story of how his first marriage collapsed, which led him into 30 years of relationship coaching. We also discuss why \u201clove is not enough,\u201d how men and women often communicate differently, and how money conversations can trigger safety and security concerns, leading men to shut down when they hear criticism. For more on Brett, his book Samurai Love, resources, and upcoming events, go to the relationshipcode.org Key Topics: 01:42 Why Relationships Need Skills 02:55 Brett\u2019s Story and Divorce Stats 07:47 Money Fights and Divorce Patterns 11:36 Why Men Check Out 14:24 Safety and Money Conversations 18:19 Budget Talk Mistakes Men Make 22:44 Letting your Partner Influence Decisions Key Links:   https:\/\/www.relationshipcode.org\/    Samurai Love: Cut Through the Bulls**t In Relationships   Marie McCrystal Jones | Facebook   Brett Jones (@brettjonesmoney) \u2022 Instagram photos and videos   Brett P, Jones | Linkedin   Contact the Host -&amp;nbsp;vince@thecfoathome.com Want to be a guest on CFO at Home? Send Vince a message on PodMatch, here:  https:\/\/www.podmatch.com\/hostdetailpreview\/1628643039567x840793309030672500 &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"CFO at Home","author_url":"https:\/\/www.thecfoathome.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/41327235\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/202054595"}