A recent segment from financial expert Dave Ramsey’s podcast has gained significant traction online, amassing millions of views in a mere few days.
In the content, Ramsey counsels a 26-year-old nurse to end her relationship with a boyfriend who has tied her student debt to any marriage proposal. The nurse shared that her boyfriend, who has been in her life for six years, brings in over $250,000 annually and covers most household expenses. Yet, he won’t aid her with her substantial student loans and insists she must tackle them before he considers proposing.
“Dump him,” was Ramsey’s blunt suggestion.
“You shouldn’t have to buy this relationship. You’re worthy of so much more,” he continued.
She mentioned financial disagreements are often the leading cause of divorce in America, labeling their issues as “money disputes.” She insisted their cohabitation felt akin to being “already married,” suggesting it removed any incentive for her boyfriend to propose.
Ramsey’s advice has ignited heated discussions on social media. Many criticize it as seemingly at odds with his anti-debt ethos, while others defend his stance as a critique of transactional relationship dynamics.
On “The John Doyle Show,” Doyle shared his thoughts on the situation.
Doyle aligns with those who find Ramsey’s guidance hypocritical, especially considering Ramsey’s long-standing stance against debt.
“It was a bit disheartening and, honestly, kind of sad to see a 26-year-old woman with $90,000 in debt be so ready to leave just like that,” he remarked.
He speculated that the woman might not be “as much of a princess as Mr. Ramsey suggests.”
Doyle referenced data from an affair website, suggesting that the most common profession among cheating women was within the medical field, making up approximately 23% of respondents.
“Moreover, the cohort of women around her might not exactly promote positive behaviors or values,” he noted.
However, he acknowledged that Ramsey’s comment about their cohabitation implying they were already married has some validity.
“Although they’re essentially in a marriage-like situation, it’s surprising that Dave would still support her breaking things off,” Doyle remarked. “This feels almost like asking for a divorce when she’s already 26 and, maybe, feeling the pressure of time.” He added, at the very least, she deserves to be treated better.
Doyle argued that ending a six-year relationship isn’t as straightforward as Ramsey portrays it.
“You can’t simply rip off a Band-Aid after being with someone for six years. Recovery takes time; there’s a lot to address. The girl’s father seems enamored with the idea of this unfortunate princess and can’t fathom why a man wouldn’t want to marry a woman in debt,” he commented.
“Ramsey’s entire platform centers on avoiding debt, but that’s only applicable to men. For women, the narrative shifts to being ‘princesses’ and not at fault,” he concluded.
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