6. When he makes a money mistake.

Making a mistake is embarrassing enough, but when it’s about money it tends to be even more personal, as finances can be one of the biggest causes of divorce, says Firstein.

So don’t cut him down by talking about it in public. Whether he made a bad play in the stock market or exercised poor judgment in his spending habits that month, it’s a personal transgression that’s just that — personal.

Talking about it to your friends makes him look bad, which inevitably changes their opinion of him, says Firstein. If you need advice on how to bounce back, try these money-budgeting tips and consider consulting a financial adviser to help you both get back on track.

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