Marriage Professor

Money & Marriage

Hidden Money, Hidden Harm: The Growing Crisis of Financial Secrecy in American Marriages

A significant and underreported number of married Americans are concealing financial activity from their partners—hidden accounts, undisclosed debt, and secret spending that erodes trust as surely as any other form of betrayal. Financial therapists and relationship experts are sounding the alarm about what some call 'financial infidelity,' and the consequences for marriages can be severe. Here is what the data reveals and what couples can do about it.

Jul 11, 2026

Marriage Counseling

How the Gottman Method Transforms the Way Couples Fight—and Fall Back in Love

Developed over decades of rigorous research, the Gottman Method offers couples a science-backed roadmap for navigating conflict, rebuilding trust, and deepening emotional intimacy. Understanding its core principles—including the notorious 'Four Horsemen' and the power of repair attempts—can fundamentally change how partners communicate. Here is what therapists want every married couple in America to know.

Jul 11, 2026

Relationship Dynamics

When Home Becomes the Office: Rethinking Marriage in the Age of Remote Work

The widespread shift to remote and hybrid work has reshaped the daily rhythms of millions of American households—and for many couples, the consequences have been quietly profound. Constant proximity, blurred professional boundaries, and the collapse of personal space have introduced new strains that traditional relationship advice simply did not anticipate. It is time for an honest conversation about what home-based work is doing to American marriages.

Jul 11, 2026