The context of the following conversation is Lee and his wife have been not doing so well for some time financially and marriage wise.:
Lee says Well me and the wife are contemplating separation and maybe even divorce..
The friend responds What? Why? You guys have been married for so long now, you can't work it out?.
Lee responds We keep trying but the money problems are really standing in both of our ways and it has been affecting our marriage for some time now.
The friend responds I'm sorry to hear this, have you considered counselling?.
Lee responds We could try but the main issue is we just aren't good with our financials, neither one of us know what to do to make it better.
The friend responds Well I am sure there is a better solution than divorce!.