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When couples facing job loss disagree about advocating for universal basic income

My wife and I both lost our jobs in the pandemic and we're split on whether to advocate for UBI in our community - she sees it as dignity and I see it as admitting defeat. We're both scared about our future but can't agree on whether this would help or hurt our chances of getting back on our feet.

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Your different relationships to independence and asking for help are colliding during a vulnerable time when you most need to support each other.

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