A short YouTube discussion (Ramit Sethi) about how a partner's debt affects decisions around marriage and financial relationships. The speaker reflects that debt amount, type, reasons for incurring it, and efforts to repay it are the key factors in whether a partner's debt is concerning. The clip includes Melody stating she would take on David's debt if they married.
You hear stories about people not proposing to their partner or not getting married because deep down they know it would be the wrong decision. I've heard it, but I've never actually talked to someone in one of these situations.
If we got married, I would take on David's debt. And I've worked really hard.
To me, hearing Melody admit that's what's happening here is totally blowing my mind. And I'll tell you, for me, I don't mind a partner having debt. The amount matters, though, and the type of debt matters. And the reason they have debt matter matters most of all. What they have done to pay off the debt matters.
