115: Five Money Mistakes That Break Couples and How to Avoid Them
Description
Most couples don’t break up because of infidelity — they break up over money.
And worse? They never saw it coming.
In this episode, we’re breaking down the 5 biggest money mistakes that silently sabotage relationships… and how to actually fix them.
We’re joined by Heather and Douglas Bonaparth, the real-life couple behind the new book Money Together: How to Find Fairness in Your Relationship and Become an Unstoppable Financial Team. From navigating breadwinner role shifts, to recovering from resentment, to building a shared financial practice — they’ve lived it and now teach it.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- Why your childhood money stories matter more than you think
- The biggest mistake couples make with “fairness”
- What to do when one partner earns more (and tension builds)
- How to protect your relationship as life seasons change
- The money practice every couple needs — no spreadsheet required
Whether you’re dating, married, or running a business together, these insights will help you build a healthier relationship with both money and each other.
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Money, relationships, and the mindset to master both. Hosted by financial advisor Brandon and his wife Jessica, The Sugar Daddy Podcast breaks down how to build wealth, unpack old money beliefs, and have real conversations about love and finances. Our mission? To help couples and individuals grow rich in every sense of the word: emotionally, relationally and financially.



