It's Been a Minute Would you marry someone for their health insurance?
Jul 30, 2025
Brittany chats with Maris Kreizman, the author of 'I Want to Burn This Place Down: Essays,' exploring the bizarre intersection of love and health insurance. They delve into how many pin their hopes for healthcare on romantic partners, revealing the absurd realities of navigating relationships in a capitalist society. The conversation highlights the hidden costs of financial dependency in love, and emphasizes the need for community support and collective responsibility in the face of systemic challenges.
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Luck in Love and Health Insurance
- Maris Kreizman found love later in life at 35 and felt lucky rather than following typical dating advice.
- Finding love allowed her the freedom to write full time and find stability in health insurance through her partner.
Uncontrollable Nature of Love and Insurance
- Love and health insurance are both unpredictable and out of individual control despite societal emphasis on personal responsibility.
- Framing dating advice as necessary for securing health insurance reveals the absurdity of tying basic needs to luck.
Health Insurance May Trap Relationships
- Being on a spouse's insurance plan can reduce divorce rates by making partners dependent.
- Dependence on health insurance may trap people in unhappy relationships.
