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Ah, love.
Its a rush of emotion and connection, a desire to be with your new partner at all times.
But in some instances, theres a thin line between love and codependence.
And codependence can lead to foolish, potentially destructive decisions.
That seemed to be the case at hand for the mother of a caller to The Ramsey Show.
Ramsey was equally worried, especially since there was no plan for marriage in the future.
Thats not a financial plan thats a disaster waiting to happen, he said.
Some might argue that theres nothing wrong with an arrangement between two consenting adults who are in love.
If the answer is no, then its not a smart move, Ramsey advised.
If her partner passed away, would she be assured of maintaining her lifestyle?
Marriage would put her in a better position to inherit all or a portion of his estate.
And thats the ultimate financial independence.
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