Financial infidelity can range from some 'low-key sneaky spending' on clothing, through to racking up debt on a secret credit card, or gambling away savings.
Most of us are familiar with how affairs can harm trust in relationships, whether from personal experience or through someone we know.A recent Finder survey of more than 1,000 Australians found one in five people felt financial infidelity was worse than adultery."So many people are financially stressed with the rising cost of living and interest rates, so to have their partner do something that threatens that financial safety could feel like an enormous betrayal.
"They might think, 'I can just take this offline and do it privately and maybe it will never be noticed.'"in that it is less about control and more about self-interest, says Ms Shaw. However there can be some crossover.How much the other partner is compromised financially will also play a role.
As well as seeking couples counselling, Ms Shaw says there may be a need for financial — and even legal — advice.Working together on creating financial goals you are both motivated and excited by.If you share finances, setting money aside for each of you to spend as you please.
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