13. “I’m dumb with money and he’s making me feel worse”

13. “I’m dumb with money and he’s making me feel worse”

A few years ago, Adam spent nine months aggressively paying off $75,000 in debt. He loved it. It gave him a purpose and he was happy to work seven days a week to pay it off quickly. His girlfriend, Elizabeth, has debt, but she isn’t excited by paying it off. Instead, she feels trapped, describing herself as “dumb” with money. (Notice the words she uses to describe herself and her debt: “disgusting,” “bad,” and “stupid.”) Adam’s aggressive approach of constantly talking about money isn’t working. Even though he wants to help, she craves emotional security and support. At one point, as Adam is about to go into yet another long monologue, I cut him off. Sometimes, what worked for you doesn’t work for your partner. Listen in to hear how Adam and Elizabeth navigate their Rich Life. Connect with Ramit Website Instagram Twitter Facebook YouTube Linkedin If you and your partner have a money issue and you want my help, I occasionally select a couple to work with, free of charge. Apply for my help here. Produced by Crate Media.

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231. “Our $200k in crypto is gone. Now we live with his mom.”

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230. “We spend 168% of what we make. What are we missing?”

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229.  “I’m almost 50 and have nothing to show for my life”

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228. “I’m 30, broke, and tired of budgeting”

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227. “We bought our dream house. Now we’re drowning”

227. “We bought our dream house. Now we’re drowning”

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226. “She’s chasing FIRE. I want to enjoy life now.”

226. “She’s chasing FIRE. I want to enjoy life now.”

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225. “We’re losing $5k/mo. Where is it all going?”

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