Why Budgeting Didn't Work for You

Sharing More Than The Sheets · Aug 6, 2026 · 6m

Many couples over the years have told me they've tried budgeting and that it simply didn't work for them. What they often don't realise is that the problem wasn't budgeting itself, it was the way they were approaching it. Just like exercise, there isn't a one-size-fits-all solution. A budgeting method that works for one couple may be completely unsuitable for another.

In this episode, Michael unpacks some of the most common misconceptions about budgeting and explores the key reasons budgets fail. He explains why so many couples feel like they've tried everything, when in reality they may just…