Girl MATH: understanding the economic realities of relationships

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Girl MATH: understanding the economic realities of relationships

Women often make emotional decisions about economic realities in relationships, leading to potential financial consequences and strain 

Questions to inspire discussion

  • What are the potential consequences of women making emotional decisions in relationships?

    Women may face financial and emotional burdens as a result of not considering the economic realities of their decisions.

  • Why do women often make decisions without considering economic consequences?

    Women may prioritize their emotional needs over financial considerations, leading to potential strain in relationships.

  • How can women avoid financial and emotional burdens in relationships?

    Women should think things through and consider the economic realities before making decisions to avoid potential consequences.

  • What position are most women in when it comes to getting what they want in relationships?

    Most women are in a position to get what they want in relationships, but they should still consider the economic implications of their decisions.

  • What advice is given to women to avoid messing things up in relationships?

    Women are advised to think things through and consider the potential financial consequences of their decisions to avoid causing strain in relationships. 

Key Insights

  • 💔 Women often make emotional decisions about economic realities when it comes to relationships, leading to potential consequences.
  • 💔 The expectation for a woman to perform low value labor in exchange for financial support in a relationship is unfair and outdated.
  • 💰 The cost of living in San Francisco is so high that a $75,000 salary is considered "Bay Area poor."
  • 🤯 The decision to not do 30 minutes of laundry per month ended up costing the woman $60,000 a year in living expenses.
  • 💰 The idea that a woman should find a man who provides more while expecting less in return is unrealistic and problematic.
  • 💼 The value of a low-value chore was actually netting her $60,000 a year in comparable Goods, while her career was earning her $5 an hour in functional profit.
  • 💰 Many women overlook the economic consequences of their decisions in relationships, leading to financial and emotional strain. 

 

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Clips 

  • 00:00 👩 Women often make emotional decisions about economic realities in relationships, as exemplified by a 35-year-old woman who ended a 4-year relationship and wanted to quickly get married and have children.
    • 01:20 👩‍🏫 Woman realizes she was expected to do "low value labor" in exchange for living in her boyfriend's apartment, leading to the end of their relationship.
      • 02:43 💰 Woman in San Francisco with a $75,000 salary has a discretionary income of $115,000 after paying for rent, utilities, and food.
        • 03:34 💰 Doing laundry for her ex-boyfriend would have effectively paid her $110,000 an hour, highlighting the economic realities of relationships.
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            • 05:35 👩‍🏫 Woman believes she should find a man who provides more while expecting less, despite having a job she doesn't find meaningful.
              • 06:36 💰 Living in an expensive city means working full-time just to afford to work full-time, leaving little room for financial stability or growth.
                • 08:15 👩 Women often make decisions in relationships without considering the economic consequences, leading to financial and emotional burdens.
                  • Women often make decisions in relationships without considering the economic consequences, leading to financial and emotional burdens.
                  • Think things through and don't mess things up, because most women are in a position to get what they want in relationships.

                 

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