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Larissa Nolan & Rachel Curran

George Hook on recession fears admitting debt nearly destroyed his marriage

George Hook has spoken about his past financial difficulties and how debt nearly led to the end of his marriage.

The high profile pundit told the Irish Mirror that many couples can't cope with money troubles, as the cost of living crisis worsens in Ireland. Hook, 81, opened up about his past debt and how to almost caused a split with his wife Ingrid.

He says he thinks the looming recession will put pressure on many relationships: “Debt is corrosive to marriage. It was hugely damaging to my relationship. We survived it only just. There will be marriages undergoing enormous stress because of this.”

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