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A listener writes in about the woman he loves—smart, beautiful, and ready for marriage… except she believes a man should pay for everything while she saves her own money “for security.” She says a woman shouldn’t spend on an able-bodied man. He calls it an escape route. Now he’s wondering: is this financial boundary a red flag or just her way of protecting herself after trauma?

We talk:

💬 “You can’t build a marriage while keeping one foot out the door.” — Glen breaks down why financial distrust is often emotional distrust in disguise.

💰 How “wife allowance” culture and social media talking points are warping partnership into transaction.

❤️ The difference between protecting yourself and refusing to be a team.

🧱 Why unhealed trauma around money can become the foundation of your marriage — and eventually its fault line.

🙏🏾 Yvette shares how witnessing her own mother’s financial vulnerability shaped her drive for independence—and how healthy transparency healed that fear in marriage.

Would you marry someone who refuses to combine money with you? 🤔

Episode 267 of How Married Are You? is live—tap in and share your thoughts!