'If you continue to struggle with your partner over hidden debt issues, consider reaching out for help to someone who is an expert in financial therapy for couples,' Molloy added. 'This type of counseling can help couples to focus on the emotions, behaviors, and beliefs surrounding their financial lives and to learn better ways to communicate about money moving forward.' What to Do if You're a Victim of Identity Fraud When you deliberately choose not to tell the truth about your spending habits, no matter how big or small, that is financial infidelity. Mairead Molloy, a relationship consultant with 17 years of experience, told Newsweek: 'Financial infidelity happens when you or your spouse intentionally lie about money. The poster ended the post by explaining that they have contacted all four creditors and the fraud investigations have begun. 'I nearly keeled over when I heard the total balance,' added the user. I thought this a bit odd, got a coffee sat and opened it all, and nearly had a coronary. They wrote: 'The post came with a big stack of mail, addressed to me. In the comments, the unemployed poster explained to other users that they 'ironically' found out on April Fool's Day (April 1). As a result of this, the husband left the company of which he was a director. The Mumsnet user added that the husband was servicing the debts until December 22, when his relationship broke down with his former business partner.

Newsweek reached out to a commercial lawyer who said it is possible for the debt to be cleared, but there could be some complications.Įxplaining the findings, SewMumSew wrote: 'I've just discovered that my husband of 10 years has taken out various unsecured loans/credit cards in my name to the tune of £27,000.' adults have been financially unfaithful, with 23 percent keeping financial secrets, according to a commissioned YouGov Plc survey. This husband isn't the only partner with a financial secret. Newsweek has reached out to experts to find out if the Mumsnet user will have to pay the debts. A stock image of an unhappy man having a problem with a credit card.

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