6 Divorcees Open Up About the Exact Money Problems That Ruined Their Marriages

While you might like to think that, as the Beatles say, all you need is love, or that money can’t buy you love (also the Beatles), financial compatibility is kind of a big deal in relationships—can someone write a song about that?

“You want to know as early on as possible if the one you love has similar financial goals as you,” says Janice Goldman, financial coach and author of Let’s Talk about Money: The Girlfriends’ Guide to Protecting Her ASSets.

For example, you don’t want your significant other’s bad credit to thwart your goal of buying a house. “Love isn’t always enough to make things work,” says Goldman. “You need love, friendship, and financial compatibility.”

Here’s what divorcees with real money issues have to say about the way finances influenced on their failed marriages.