64. “My boyfriend is perfect… except he’s broke” (Part 1)

Money For Couples with Ramit Sethi · Oct 11, 2022 · 39m

Connie and Wes have been dating for a year—but they have some very serious issues with how they see money, both individually and as a couple. The story to keep in mind: Connie’s mom earned considerably more money than her dad, but he always paid for family meals.

Fairytales like this complicate how we deal with money later in life. As such, the power of archaic and illogical gender roles is the big theme that we try to untangle in this one. We need to call out the cultural expectations held between Connie and Wes to make room for a healthier dynamic.

Don’t miss the dramatic cliffhanger ending…