In this episode, Matt opens up about how financial stress weighed on him in the beginning of his marriage with Jessica. Debt accumulation from his past relationship put up a temporary wall with new experiences with Jessica. They get on the subject when Steve starts a conversation about his involvement in Jessica buying a new car. He shares how he still felt a responsibility for Jessica’s well-being after their divorce and wanted to be there for her, including with finances. He brings up that he and Jessica even shared a credit card a year into her and Matt’s marriage.
The three will discuss that credit card and why finances were a hurdle in the beginning of Matt and Jessica's relationship. Matt shares how his last marriage led him into financial debt that took a toll on his emotions and trust. Matt has held a job since he was 13 years-old and did not feel the pressures of finances until his first marriage. He shares how he climbed out of debt as a single man and feared the worst when it came starting over with Jessica.
Matt and Jessica talk about their system of writing checks for the first 6-8 months of their relationship. For Matt it was a way he could balance his finances, Jessica felt the constraints it was putting on their new marriage. They will share how, in any relationship, conversation is key and how they moved forward with financial responsibility as a married couple.
Listen to hear the advice they have for couples in their second marriage and why it’s important to talk about any baggage you are still carrying with you.
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