Solving the Financial Misalignment in Your Marriage featuring Doug Boneparth

The most dangerous financial myth in marriage isn't lack of money—it's the illusion that wealth solves emotional misalignment. Doug Boneparth, a CFP board ambassador and co-author of *Money Together*, reveals that billionaires divorce at the same rate as everyone else, proving that financial success doesn’t prevent relationship breakdowns. The real issue? Unexamined money stories from childhood, trauma around scarcity, and the failure to create a shared financial practice. Doug shares how he and his wife, a financial expert and attorney, nearly collapsed under the weight of unequal contributions during the pandemic—until they paused, created space for each other, and rebuilt their marriage through intentional 'money dates' and emotional honesty. He argues that fairness isn’t about equal effort, but about conscious, regular communication that honors each partner’s values, invisible labor, and emotional triggers. The solution isn’t more money—it’s a disciplined, consistent practice of self-work, vulnerability, and team-based financial stewardship.