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Even though I have a job, and should feel absolutely fine about spending my money how I like, I still keep the odd unnecessary purchase a secret from my partner. I think it’s so I can have a moan when he spends money on motorbike magazines when I’d rather keep it for a night out! It’s a bit cheeky I know, but it’s harmless I think.

I see a pattern emerging here…Spending money on little treats for themselves or the home is the main reason the mothers I asked told lies to their partners. If that’s as bad as it gets, then I think they can all sleep soundly, but it does say a lot about their relationships: they feel guilty for spending money frivolously, or on themselves. There’s a whole PhD in there! Happily, not everyone feels they are so answerable to their other halves and can enjoy some guilt-free treats: