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How to address financial deception around personal spending in relationships

I have been lying to my partner about how much money I spend on my hobbies because they think it is wasteful, but it is the only thing that brings me joy anymore.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Joy has gone underground, requiring deception to survive in a relationship where pleasure is not budgeted.

Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Love and money — financial stress in relationships?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.