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What is financial infidelity and the steps to take if your partnership has been affected.
Strong relationships rely on a foundation of trust; when that trust is shattered by infidelity, the results can be catastrophic. This concept is not limited to physical or emotional betrayal, as secrecy regarding how a couple saves or spends money can be equally destructive.
“Financial infidelity is when someone withholds, lies about, or hides financial information or behaviors from a partner,” said Nathan Astle, a certified financial therapist at Beyond Finance. He explained the problem often isn’t about the dollar amount, but rather the breach of trust. “Just like emotional or physical infidelity, it creates distance and dishonesty in a <a
