Beth and Steve have the traditional perception that the man should be the major household breadwinner, which does not match the reality of their relationship. As such, they both "keep score" of who pays for what. Resentment has crept into the marriage because of it as Beth has taken an extra job to pay off their $23,000 debt which she sees more as Steve's (largely his student loan). Beth always questions Steve about money which makes him feel emasculated, like she doesn't trust him, which he feels she should.