Let me ask you something: Would you take financial advice from someone who's broke? No? Then why are we taking relationship advice from people who are single and have never been married? Today is Valentine's Day, and this is the ONLY relationship episode I'm doing all year. And I'm not bringing on just anybody—I'm sitting down with Dr. Christopher Reed, a man who's been married for 30 years, together with his wife for 32 years, and has been coaching couples since 2011. This isn't theory. This isn't what's trending on social media. This is what ACTUALLY works. If you're single and tired of bad advice... If you're in a relationship and struggling with money fights... If you're married and want to strengthen your foundation... This conversation will change how you see relationships forever. Dr. Reed said something that stopped me in my tracks: "You are her second most important decision. Her first yes is God. Her second yes is YOU." That put weight on my shoulders I'd never felt before. And if you're a man watching this, you need to feel that weight too. Let's get into it. 📌 TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Introduction: Why This is My Only Relationship Show of 2026 2:15 - Why I Only Take Advice From Married People 5:30 - Meet Dr. Christopher Reed (Married 30 Years) 8:45 - Why 85% of Relationship Experts Are Single 12:20 - The Y.O.U. Framework: Work on Yourself First 16:40 - What Women Need: Feel Special + Feel Safe 22:15 - What Men Need: Feel Respected + Feel Appreciated 28:30 - You Are Her Second Most Important Decision (Heavy Truth) 34:10 - The Trigger Scale: Are You an A, B, C, D, or F? 40:25 - Study the Opposite Sex (Why Most People Skip This) 46:50 - Understand Your Partner: The 3 Emotional States 52:30 - Why Couples Fight About Money (The Real Reason) 58:15 - Should Men Make Six Figures Before Marriage? 1:04:40 - The Relationship Fire Drill (Ask These Questions) 1:10:20 - Why Relationships Won't Save You From You 1:15:45 - Dr. Reed's Wife Saved His Life (Powerful Testimony) 1:20:30 - Final Thoughts & Action Steps 🔗 RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO: Connect With Dr. Christopher Reed: 👉 Website: http://www.Christopherreid.org Book Dr. Reed for relationship coaching, speaking engagements, or couples counseling. He's been doing this since 2011 and has helped thousands of couples build healthy, lasting relationships. Get My Budgeting App (In The Black): 👉 https://www.anthonyoneal.com/intheblack Money fights destroy relationships. Get clarity on your finances with my AI-powered budgeting app. This is the tool that will help you and your partner get on the same page financially. Find a Therapist (BetterHelp): 👉 https://www.anthonyoneal.com/therapy Dr. Reed talked about the importance of working on yourself FIRST. Therapy changed my life and helped me understand my triggers, my patterns, and why I made certain decisions. Start your healing journey today. ABOUT ANTHONY ONEAL: Anthony O'Neal is a nationally bestselling author, speaker, and host of The Table with Anthony O'Neal. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance & Banking and is a professor of Consumer Economics at Virginia Union University. Since 2014, he's helped millions of people get out of debt, build wealth, and break generational poverty. His mission is to help you maximize your income, eliminate debt, and create a life of freedom and legacy. 📅 BOOK ANTHONY TO SPEAK AT YOUR EVENT: bookings@anthonyoneal.com 🤝 SPONSOR THE TABLE PODCAST: partnerships@anthonyoneal.com Connect With Anthony: 👉 Website: https://www.anthonyoneal.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anthonyoneal 🎵 TikTok: @_anthonyoneal FREE TOOLS & RESOURCES: 📊 Budgeting & Wealth Tracker: https://www.anthonyoneal.com/wealthbudget 🧠 Book a FREE 15-Minute Financial Plan: https://www.anthonyoneal.com/getmyplan 📞 Call In & Be On The Show: (771)-224-8131 TRUSTED PARTNERS: These tools help you win with money: - SoFi High-Yield Savings (Earn 4.6% APY): https://anthonyoneal.com/savings - Dovly (Credit repair made simple): https://www.anthonyoneal.com/dovly - Kikoff (Build credit the smart way): https://www.anthonyoneal.com/kikoff - MooMoo (Start investing + get 5 FREE stocks): https://www.anthonyoneal.com/moomoo - Ethos Life Insurance (Term life in minutes): https://link.anthonyoneal.com/ethos - BetterHelp (Affordable online therapy): https://link.anthonyoneal.com/betterhelp Affiliate Disclaimer: Some links are affiliate links, meaning I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Many offer special discounts for my community! ⚠️ GENERAL DISCLAIMER This content is for educational and entertainment purposes only. I am not a licensed financial advisor. Please do your own research and consult a certified professional before making financial decisions.