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More Than Money NewsColony Money symbolizes so many things to different people. As a thought exercise, John Gottman wrote out all the possible meanings money has for people and easily came up with over 100 meanings before he stopped. As a couples therapist who has seen hundreds of couples over the past 30 years, I can attest to the fact that people have such different perspectives, values, and needs regarding money and that disagreements about money often get stuck at the practical level and deeper levels of meaning, history, or world views are not explored or understood fully. When talking about finances with your partner, remember that money is a symbol, a tool, and a metaphor. Don’t take this money issue so literally that you’re not able to open your heart and mind and be receptive to a deeper conversation with your partner on this topic. The complex conversation you can have is about how each of you were shaped and influenced by your life experiences with wealth, responsibility...