Debt and Bad Credit - Is This Really Common?

One of the most challenging aspects about money in regards to romantic relationships is debt and having bad credit. Let's hear from another listener: I carry a great deal of shame and guilt knowing that this burden has fallen onto my partner, even though we're not married yet. They hear about that so much with couples, especially as relates to applying for mortgages; one person feels like they are the stone weighing the other person.