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Relationship Problems Awkward Episodes

May 18, 2022

50| Should I Reimburse My Ex?

What happens when you and your partner separate but you both put money in to your home? We hear from a listener who received an invoice from her ex for a few home upgrades that he made to her home. Should she pay them or should she refuse? This Is...

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April 20, 2022

48| Should We Open A Joint Bank Account?

We hear from someone who had a negative experience with a previous partner. This experience has forced them to wonder when she should combine finances with a partner and how money should be split.   Join Us On Patreon Get access to even more...

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April 6, 2022

47| I Can't Keep Supporting My Partner

In today’s episode, discuss an awkward situation between two partners who are living together. One is constantly asking the other for money and the other partner has had it. How should they approach this situation in a respectful way?   Join Us...

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March 16, 2022

Awkward Revisit: My Husband is Sharing Way Too Much!

Today's anonymous writer is dealing with a husband who is a little too open with his parents about their finances. Join Our Patreon Get access to even more bonus content with our This Is Awkward Patreon!      Have an awkward money...

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Nov. 3, 2021

40| Is It The Thought That Counts?

In today’s episode we hear from someone who received a gift from her husband, but he clearly overpaid for the gift. Should she tell him that he overpaid and return the gift or should she let him think he got a great deal?   Join Us On Patreon...

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Oct. 21, 2021

39| Honey, We Need To Talk

In today’s episode we hear from someone who is nervous to approach her husband about a change in their debt payoff journey. She shares her concerns and asks for the best way to start a conversation about such a big financial situation.   Join...

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Oct. 6, 2021

38| I Can’t Keep Up Financially

In today’s episode we hear from someone who doesn’t make as much money as their partner, nor did they grow up with as much family wealth. Now that they are living together, they are faced with how to have an uncomfortable conversation about how...

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Feb. 17, 2021

25| My Husband is Sharing Way Too Much!

Today's anonymous writer is dealing with a husband who is a little too open with his parents about their finances. Join Our Patreon Get access to even more bonus content with our This Is Awkward Patreon!      Have an awkward money...

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Jan. 20, 2021

23|I Don’t Want Your Advice, Dad

In today’s episode we hear from an anonymous person who continues to receive unsolicited advice from their dad about what they should do with their money. The situation is complicated by the fact that this person is living at home to help save money...

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Dec. 16, 2020

21| Will You Marry Me?

In today’s episode we hear from someone who was about to be engaged when her fiance asked her to cover not just half of the cost of the ring...but three-fourths of it. She said yes, but what does this mean for their money future? Listen to find out!...

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Oct. 7, 2020

16| Oh No He Didn’t!!!

Join Our Awkward Patreon Family! Learn more about how you can get access to bonus episodes and our private chat with our This Is Awkward Patreon!    In today’s episode we hear from an anonymous person who brought $120K of debt into her...

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May 6, 2020

5| Wait...Where Did All the Money Go?

In today’s episode we hear from someone who has started moving money into a secret checking account because her partner is a spender. We discuss how to handle this situation and whether or not this is a good idea for her relationship. =======...

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March 4, 2020

1| I Don't Need a Sugar Daddy

In today’s episode we hear from a caller who is putting in the work and effort to pay off debt, but is struggling to balance a relationship with someone who is more financially secure. Although he wants to help her pay for things, she also wants to...

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