Money is one of the most common sources of conflict for couples. A recent survey revealed that 73% of people said money caused stress in their relationship. As comedian Chris Rock says, ‘If you haven’t fought about money, are you even married?’

And money counts double during divorce. One of America’s top attorneys describes clients who tell her their kids are the most important thing, then immediately whip out their financial statements and start insisting on what they’ll get or give.

Let’s be honest: money matters. It puts food on the table and allows you to take care of the people you love. And whether we like to admit it or not, it influences how much status and respect we get from others.

But it can also trip us up.

A wildly popular recent book—60 million copies and counting—dives into the psychology of money: what it means, what it symbolizes, and how we feel about it. The takeaway? Money is emotional. It has a dark side. And can fuel the worst in us: greed, fear, and entitlement.

No one can escape the influence of money. Even those who take a vow of poverty and live off the land do so because of what they fear money represents—inequality, stress, and environmental damage.

At the other extreme, those who chase wealth often put luxuries and social status over their own health and happiness. When asked how........

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