Relationships
Financial Infidelity Will Destroy Love as Surely as Sexual Betrayal
“Don’t fight about money because after you’ve said mean things to each other, the amount of money in the bank will be the same” — Anonymous
When we consider infidelity, we typically think about sexual indiscretions. Surprisingly, many sexually loyal partners can be indiscreet when managing money with their life partner. Money predilections, like sexual preferences, are an intimate subject. Hiding money, overspending, secret accounts, withholding information, or outright lying about money can irreparably damage relationships.
Talking about spending and saving habits is an intimate, sometimes uncomfortable conversation. Deception is not uncommon.
Deceits Partners Admit They Commit
24% Hiding purchases or receipt
23% Lying about a price paid
22% Spending money on children behind a spouse’s back
19% Saying a purchase was on sale after paying full price
11% Secretly withdrawing money from savings
11% Secretly getting a new credit card
