Telling my partner I lost my job

My spouse does not know yet that I was let go as a hotel front-desk agent. I am in Cincinnati, in case local advice matters. I want a plan before I speak. What did you say?

Do not wait until a bill surprises them. The longer it goes, the harder it gets.

Shame is common after a layoff even when it is not your fault. Saying it out loud to one person first helped me.