Most couples are fighting about money, stress, and parenting—without ever naming the real problem: withholding. In this episode of Weaponized Marriage, we unpack what happens when one spouse hides business or financial stress “to protect the home,” and what honest, soul-feeding communication actually looks like.If you’ve ever felt the energy shift in your home but couldn’t put your finger on why, this one’s for you.
What You’ll Learn / Highlights
How to know which stresses to share with your spouse and which details you can leave at the office.
A simple phrase that tells your partner, “I just need you to listen, not fix,” and why it changes the whole conversation.
The hidden cost of withholding financial reality and why secrecy around money quietly erodes trust and intimacy.
How men and women experience money as energy differently (masculine “logistics” vs feminine “flow”).
The difference between feeding shame vs feeding the soul in your marriage—and specific examples of each.
Why your spouse will create worst-case stories in their mind when you withhold, and how to stop that spiral.
A simple “talk to your spouse like the plant” analogy you can use with each other and your kids starting today.
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