Money For Couples with Ramit Sethi 113. “I feel like the parent in our marriage. And I hate it”
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Jul 18, 2023 AI Snips
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Parent-Child Money Dynamic
- Nicole feels like the parent managing Matt's money, checking budgets and payments.
- Matt admits this dynamic began early in their relationship and hates feeling controlled.
Matt's Struggles and Recovery
- Matt struggled with acting career falloff leading to alcoholism and unstable finances.
- Recovery helped reduce spending on booze but old habits persist despite stable income.
Money Habits Persist with Income
- People often misjudge how they'd manage money if they had more; habits usually persist.
- Having more income doesn't automatically fix money anxieties or behaviors.