Ramit SethiRamit Sethi: The No-BS Guide to Living a Rich Life

On my podcast, I bring real couples to share their money disagreements. Now with video.

13 Dec 2022 · 1 min

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This YouTube video (Ramit Sethi, uploaded Dec 13, 2022) records a conversation between host Ramit Sethi and an engaged couple, Serena and Nate, about money and relationships. The transcript excerpt centers on who pays for dinner, income disparity (Serena earning more while having her own debts), emotional meaning behind paying the check, and negotiation of options versus feeling directed. Themes include generosity, embedded money beliefs, and how couples talk about money and love.

I love how honest you're being, Serena.
It'd be nice if you paid the check sometimes, especially because you earned a lot more than I do.
Keep in mind, like, just because I make more money doesn't mean I don't have my own student loans and bills. And so.
How can you be generous.
Nate, if you can't afford the dinner?
He's my person. We're engaged. And I'm thrilled, you know? So why is it so hard for me to do this?
Because money is deeply embedded in us.
No one told me this growing up. No one.
I think she just wants the option. I think you want it to be the option to split. I think you don't want to be led into the decision.
It's not about dinner, and it's not about the check.
It's about how.
The two of you.
Talk about money and love.