Lying About Money Is Breaking Up Marriages
April 23, 2008 by Erik Folgate
Filed under Family and Relationships
Here is an interesting article from MSN.com about financial infidelity and how it is affecting marriages.
It is no secret. Money problems is the number one cause of divorce in America. Whether it’s the lack of it, lying about it, or abusing it, money will destroy families and marriages if it’s not handled properly. This article talks about how lying to your spouse about your spending habits is starting to have a more profound affect on marriages. Little white lies start snowballing into larger lies about money, and before you know it, your spouse is oblivious to the fact that you’re pissing away all of your savings.
Here are some major causes of financial infidelity:
- Online Gambling: this is growing and gamblers don’t even have to get out of their pajamas to get their fix.
- Shop-aholics: This isn’t just women. Plenty of men suffer from this phenomenon. People actuall find comfort in buying stuff. If a new television, pair of shoes, or fishing equipment makes you feel better than the companionship of your spouse, then you have a problem.
- Drug Abusers: Obviously, if you’re doing drugs, you’re going to spend money without letting your spouse know about it. In suburbia, more housewives and white-collar workers are getting addicted to prescription drugs.
Do you have a spouse with spending problems? Do they constantly lie to you about their spending habits? Do you have a problem with being honest to your spouse about money and spending? Seek out a marriage counselor in your area. The best solution is to confront your spouse about the problem. Do it in a loving way. Don’t attack them. Money issues can be devastating, but they don’t have to be a deal breaker for a marriage. You can save the marriage, but it starts with getting help.
