"Can't survive financial stress"- When Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary opened up dating advice 

Shark Tank investor Kevin O'Leary has a different take on why people often fall apart during their dating days. One might think that things like compatibility, loyalty, and love are the building blocks of a relationship, but Kevin O'Leary believes one needs more than that to survive a long-lasting relationship.

Mr. Wonderful joined The Iced Coffee Hour for a podcast in 2024, and the hosts mentioned their last conversation with Kevin, which was directed toward relationships, and asked him about his opinion. Expressing their curiosity, the hosts questioned him about any advice he could give to individuals who are willing to improve their relationships or get into a long-lasting relationship.

Kevin O'Leary, who is an all-rounder when it comes to giving life advice, ushered words of wisdom based on his experience. He mentioned the book he wrote a few years ago named The Cold, Hard Truth on Men, Women, and Money. He remarked that during the research for that book, he was shocked to find out the reason for the high divorce rate, and it was infidelity.

He then said:

"What they can't survive is financial stress. So in marriage what turns out to really matter is that you both share the same financial goals and one doesn't outspend the other and go into bankruptcy."

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Here is what the Shark Tank investor Kevin O'Leary suggests that individuals who want to have a healthy relationship

Shark Tank investor Kevin O'Leary's experience tells him that more than infidelity, it is financial stress that breaks a relationship. Talking to the hosts of The Iced Coffee Hour, Kevin O'Leary mentioned that when people fall in love, they are in a "euphoric state," which often blinds them to some important questions about the financial stability of their partners.

Asking about the financial history, debts, and any bankruptcy situation should be some crucial questions that couples should ask each other before tying the knot. According to Kevin, these things form the founding pillars of family planning and financial stability, and if not focused on enough, the relationship might become susceptible to failing in the coming years.

Shark Tank The investor also suggested that one should bring the topic of money to this date because if your partner is not comfortable around their date for money-related talks, you probably would not have a fourth date. For Kevin, having things in common related to financial stability is a green flag in a relationship.

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