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


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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:
<ul>
<li>
Understanding Financial Abuse: I elaborate on how financial abuse is a form of control, likened to physical, emotional, verbal, and other types of abuse.
</li>
<li>
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.
</li>
<li>
Practical Steps: I outline actionable steps for our listener to protect her financial assets if her husband doesn't change.
</li>
<li>
Legal Advice: I stress the importance of understanding her legal rights in marriage and documenting all financial decisions she makes.
</li>
</ul>
Resources Mentioned:
<ul>
<li>
<a href="https://danache.com/marriage-podcasts/119-finding-financial-peace-in-your-marriage-with-austin-black/">Episode 119: "Financial Peace in Your Marriage" with Austin Black</a>
</li>
<li>
<a href="https://danache.com/marriage-podcasts/137-overcoming-financial-infidelity-in-marriage-with-chad-willardson/">Episode 137: "What is Financial Infidelity?" with Chad Willardson</a>
</li>
<li>
<a href="https://danache.com/ultimatecouple">Get Your FREE Ultimate Couples Checklist: 5 Simple Steps to Build More Intimacy</a>
</li>
</ul>
Got a question you'd like answered on the show? Submit your relationship questions via <a href="danache.com/contact">email </a>or on <a href="https://instagram.com/mrsdanache">Instagram</a>.
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Welcome to "Rebuilding Us,” a marriage podcast helping to restore intimacy and renew hope in your relationship. Join marriage coach Dana Che on an episodic adventure and explore the transformative journey of rebuilding trust, commitment, and connection by reigniting love through faith-based principles.
Each episode offers effective relationship strategies, heartfelt stories, and uplifting messages of hope, aimed at inspiring couples to cultivate lasting joy, intimacy, and fulfillment in their marriage. No Christian clichés over here! Dana's tell-it-like-it-is yet warm humor will endear you to come back every single week.
The first letter in "us" is "u," so "rebuilding us" is also about rebuilding u (you). Whether you're seeking reconciliation, restoration, or simply looking to enrich your relationship, 'Rebuilding Us' is here to support you on your journey to a thriving and resilient marriage grounded in grace and godly guidance."
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Each episode offers effective relationship strategies, heartfelt stories, and uplifting messages of hope, aimed at inspiring couples to cultivate lasting joy, intimacy, and fulfillment in their marriage. No Christian clichés over here! Dana's tell-it-like-it-is yet warm humor will endear you to come back every single week.

The first letter in "us" is "u," so "rebuilding us" is also about rebuilding u (you). Whether you're seeking reconciliation, restoration, or simply looking to enrich your relationship, 'Rebuilding Us' is here to support you on your journey to a thriving and resilient marriage grounded in grace and godly guidance."

Let the rebuild begin!

New episodes drop every Tuesday & Friday. Subscribe today so you don't miss a single one!

A podcast for married people to build and rebuild trust, intimacy, and connection in your relationship. Heal your past and find hope for your future as you glean relevant, effective relationship advice and tools from marriage coach Dana Che and her guests. These episodic adventures explore the transformative journey of what it takes to have a happy and healthy marriage, reigniting love through faith-based principles. 
Each episode offers effective relationship strategies, heartfelt stories, and uplifting messages of hope, aimed at inspiring couples to cultivate lasting joy, intimacy, and fulfillment in their marriage. No Christian clichés over here! Dana's tell-it-like-it-is yet warm humor will endear you to come back every single week.
The first letter in "us" is "u," so "rebuilding us" is also about rebuilding u (you). Whether you're seeking reconciliation, restoration, or simply looking to enrich your relationship, 'Rebuilding Us' is here to support you on your journey to a thriving and resilient marriage grounded in grace and godly guidance."
Let the rebuild begin!
New episodes drop every Tuesday &amp; Friday. Subscribe today so you don't miss a single one!

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.

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