everybody has a secret my secret stash of money
Sep 18, 2025
In this lively chat, the hosts delve into the complexities of money in relationships. They share thoughts on whether it's okay to keep financial secrets, like a hidden $10,000 emergency fund. The conversation shifts to online dating, where one host contemplates updating her Hinge prompts after moving to London. Listeners are encouraged to share their own secrets, making for a fun and relatable discussion about love, trust, and financial transparency.
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Secret Emergency Savings Revealed
- Katie has a secret second account with over $10,000 she saved over years and never told her husband Brad.
- She kept it partly from childhood fears about financial dependency and now feels guilty while on maternity leave.
Childhood Shapes Financial Secrecy
- Financial secrecy can stem from childhood experiences and fear, not necessarily abuse.
- Understanding the origin of secrecy helps partners empathise and resolve money issues.
Be Transparent And Encourage Mutual Safety Nets
- Tell your partner about separate emergency savings and explain why you kept it to yourself.
- Encourage them to also build their own emergency fund so both partners have protection.