Q & A: Help! My Husband Refuses to Pay the Bills

Rebuilding Us: Marriage Podcast

We're addressing a listener's distressing experience of financial abuse within her marriage. Despite having a stable job and a good income, her husband refuses to pay household bills and indulges in personal expenditures. This has brought about financial strain and an emotional toll. Listen as we discuss the nature of financial abuse and what she can do to "fix" her situation.

Key Discussion Points:

• Understanding Financial Abuse: I elaborate on how financial abuse is a form of control, likened to physical, emotional, verbal, and other types of abuse.

• Potential Solutions: Best and worst-case scenarios are discussed, including the importance of courageous conversations with her husband and engaging a financial planner or counselor for intervention.

• Practical Steps: I outline actionable steps for our listener to protect her financial assets if her husband doesn't change.

• Legal Advice: I stress the importance of understanding her legal rights in marriage and documenting all financial decisions she makes.

Resources Mentioned:

• Episode 119: "Financial Peace in Your Marriage" with Austin Black

• Episode 137: "What is Financial Infidelity?" with Chad Willardson

• Get Your FREE Ultimate Couples Checklist: 5 Simple Steps to Build More Intimacy

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