The Ramsey Show Highlights How Do I Control My Husband’s Spending (We Have Separate Finances)
Jul 25, 2025
A listener shares her anxiety about her husband's reckless spending, which threatens their mortgage. The show delves into the emotional stress that finances can impose on family relationships, especially in second marriages. Discussions revolve around the strain of separate finances and its toll on marital stability. Tension arises as couples navigate financial independence while addressing their emotional disconnect. Suggestions for improving communication and counseling highlight the path toward a healthier financial partnership.
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Spending Woes in Second Marriage
- Michelle shares that her husband is a reckless spender and they have separate finances due to it being a second marriage for both.
- She had to lend him a significant amount of money, highlighting financial strain and mistrust.
Separate Finances Lead to Dysfunction
- Living separate financial lives for 18 years leads to disconnect and dysfunction in marriage.
- Lending large sums between spouses with separate finances reveals deep partnership issues.
Motivation Behind Staying
- The core concern is salvaging personal financial stability rather than marital affection.
- Questions reveal the relationship is maintained mainly due to children, not mutual respect or love.