Most couples invest in date nights to keep their relationship alive, yet research suggests that a single honest financial review each year may do more to preserve marital intimacy than a dozen romantic dinners. When unaddressed money anxieties accumulate quietly beneath the surface, they erode trust in ways that no amount of candlelight can repair. This article examines why treating an annual financial review as a cornerstone relationship practice—rather than a chore—may be one of the most prote
Jul 14, 2026
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