Understanding Financial Infidelity And Why It Occurs
What are the emotional consequences?
“Financial infidelity can cause just as much harm in a marriage as cheating on your spouse,” states Dr. Scott. “When lies about money come to light – as they tend to do sooner or later – they often lead to arguments over money, loss of trust, and even divorce for many. It becomes suffocating if one spouse is constantly trying to plan for the future and the other spouse is consistently going backward.”