Adam Putterman, co-founder of Ours, joins Emily Luk, co-founder and CEO of Plenty, on the Love & other assets podcast to discuss the importance of relationship health and how his company is revolutionizing couples therapy. He shares his personal journey, driven by a desire to help couples intentionally invest in their relationship and the lack of focus on this crucial area despite its significant impact on overall well-being. 

Adams dives into the world of premarital counseling highlighting its potential to provide couples with a structured space to have important conversations about long-term goals, finances, and family planning.  He emphasizes the importance of finding the right therapist, discussing how both the therapist and the couple need to be on the same page regarding values, priorities, fears, expectations, and desired outcomes for the relationship.

Adam shares his personal insights on relationship rituals, emphasizing the importance of regular relationship check-ins, date nights, and novel experiences. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking valuable advice for finding the right therapist and building strong relationship rituals.

What we discussed

1. The Importance of Relationship Health: The episode highlights the lack of attention given to relationship health despite its significant impact on overall well-being. Adam emphasizes the need for intentional investment in relationships and the powerful effect of small actions.
2. Accessibility and Destigmatization of Couples Therapy: Adam addresses the barriers to couples therapy, particularly financial and social stigma. Adam discusses Ours' mission to make therapy more accessible and less stigmatized through pricing models, therapist matching, and partnerships.
3. Premarital Counseling: The conversation delves into the potential of premarital counseling to prepare couples for the challenges of marriage by providing a structured space for important conversations about finances, family planning, and relationship goals.
4. Finding the Right Therapist: The episode stresses the importance of finding a therapist who is a good fit for the couple. This includes considering therapist specialization, experience, and alignment with the couple's values and priorities.
5. Building Strong Relationship Rituals: Adam highlights the importance of establishing consistent rituals for relationship maintenance, such as regular check-ins, date nights, and novel experiences. He shares his personal experiences and tips for making these rituals a regular part of life.

Listen to the full episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform. 

Brought to you by Plenty. Plenty is a wealth platform helping modern couples invest and plan for their future together. We bring the investment strategies and products of the wealthy to the everyday household.

SELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODE

Connect with Adam Putterman: Website |LinkedIn |Twitter/X

Connect with Emily Luke: Website | LinkedIn | Twitter

Plenty: Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter/X

PEOPLE & RESOURCES MENTIONED

Channing Allen

John Gottman

Ours

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Joy

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