From the perspective of a man (me), it’s really refreshing to hear. It’s one of things I truly love about my wife and a reason I have complete faith in her mothering ability.
Everything she said was how I feel I love cleaning and cooking cause I'm blessed to have the home my husband provided and the furniture he carried in and the groceries he bought and stores most of the time and I enjoy serving our family it does become a passion and it's so spiritually rewarding imo.
I love the honesty about how Abby just wants to live her life and bake and love her house and that people don’t NEED to have crazy drive and purpose in life. It’s so normal and human. ❤
@@nm6857you can have the best job to other people yet be miserable. People who are billionaires also suffer from depression and/or suicide. It’s okay to have negative feelings about your job regardless of how good it looks to others.
Actually, I think you should make a video where Abby is doing a morning routine but Matt does the voice over, that way she only needs to do half the work and it would be so funny 😄
It's something beautiful and fulfilling that very few are honored to be able to do. The absolute most amazing thing in the world is to love your family and bring them up strong and solid.
Usually a silent follower here 👋🏼 id just like to say, especially to Abby, I REALLY appreciate hearing how you talk about being a mom and your dreams for your sons. Im 26 and considering starting a family with my husband, but am surrounded by people at work complaining about their children. I get that work is their only outlet to let out their frustrations, but it makes me feel afraid to become a mom. I love hearing your perspective of parenthood. Thanks for always being a bright light. Love y’all.
I love being a mom and a wife ! It is extremely challenging and humbling but it's soo great ! You should definitely start a family . It will change you and your husband in the most beautiful way if you you allow it.
The fact that you are scared means you’re already doing better than many mothers. It’s so hard sometimes, but just when you get frustrated with a phase, it evolves and changes. I have 4 kids, work full time and wouldn’t change anything. Being a mom is the greatest joy of my whole life!
I second the person who commented beneath yours. Ask them what life would be like without them. Or, if it really keeps bothering you, say imagine if you lost them or couldn’t have them to begin with. That always hits a mother deep within. They complain because they can, and when they’re away for long enough they miss all the things they complain about. I use to complain about a messy house and stepping on toys until I heard a ton of moms crying while sending their kids off to college and other moms crying bc their babies died young. It gives you a different perspective and appreciation for those things.
Being a mother is literally the greatest gift. You will never regret it. I’ve heard so many moms tell me that they wish they had had more children but they’re too old now etc.
Omg this must be said. Matt you must stop caring abt yourself that much and start looking after your wife! The narcissism of this guy is atrocious! If you care for your partner who just had a baby and then a hernia surgery w direct doctor’ s recommendation NOT to get pregnant for 2 years you WILL suck it up and wear a condom even if you are not a fan!!! This poor girl, it’s a rocky road- pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, instead of taking time off Matt literally exploits her emotions, her private space and puts his “perfect” smile everywhere! Abby, darling, you deserve better! If you felt overwhelmed before recording this podcast you should’ve stopped and postponed until you feel better. This podcast reveals true colours pf this couple and i’m rly sad how fame and money can blind a narcissist
💯 this comment. This episode shows the raw truth of their relationship. He exploits every situation he can. Especially with his kids and wife. He cares about himself and only himself. I feel even more bad for Abby that she was basically roped into this whole thing and he doesn’t give two shits about how she feels.
It is VERY hard to get government benefits even if you are qualified/entitled to them bc of disability. I had a brain tumor and I lost my job bc I was constantly at the doctor or sick. I had to get a lawyer and go to court to get my benefits and it took 2 years. Trust me, very few people are getting benefits just for the heck of it. I would do anything to be able to work. I don't get enough money to survive on my own. There is a MAJOR misconception that those getting government benefits are lazy and I hate it.
@@beccac6812 Not true at all. My government payments don't even cover my medical bills. I'm dependent on my family to not be in the streets and get basic medical care. No one wants to stay on benefits and it is certainly not living "the high life". Please educate yourself.
It definitely varies between states. I work in government benefits in Colorado and I can tell you that there is a huge population of people who absolutely are lazy and are able to stay on government benefits by getting around the system for years. People know how to work the system and stay on government benefits for life.
I was disabled, applied, and waited TWO YEARS to get a hearing with a judge. I was living off of my husband one tiny income during that time and barely survived. Assuming people are lazy is just a common misconception of debilitating mental illness.
Abby is definitely more traditional and you can tell she truly loves just being a mom and homemaker which is AMAZING. She even admits how she got more than she bargained for..which is pretty sad to hear. Hope this doesn’t cause issues for their relationship in the future. Social media is turning out to do more harm than good.
I love that in 5 years' time that you can look back to this episode and be reminded of your younger selves. I can also imagine how much your boys will love seeing and hearing their parents talk about them like this
Why they didnt pause for a break when Abbys stress level hits speaks volumes to me. And the amount of gaslighting. Hear your wife's subtle pleas! They are deafening.
The other side of that would be she always seems stressed and upset and Matt constantly caters to her. That must be stressful for him. No, this isn't meant to be judgemental.
@@Essouza81LMFAO this woman has carried two children back to back like yeah he should cater to her. Do you realize pregnancy means putting your life at risk?
@@Mickie1198But Abby wanted babies too. She was not doing Matt a favor. They are married, they will have kids. If giving birth is putting her life at risk, she did it voluntarily. This feministic entitlement is atrocious.
Abby clearly hates being a content creator ! Seems like Matt doesn't care. Even her stress watch is going off the charts. And he says "what can we do to help your stress right now?"... maybe stop filming? Go do something relaxing off camera 😢
Let’s say it louder for the people in the back! I don’t think Matt cares at all that she wants to stop social media. They have more money than they’ll ever need and he just can’t stop. It’s sad. I hope it doesn’t ruin them in the future.
As someone who has opposite passions wanting to have a career before being a mom I love hearing Abby's honest opinions about content creation and wanting to genuinely be a stay at home mom.
i do enjoy you guys but sometimes the entitlement, the spoiled nature, the lack of awareness, the level of life experiences and reaction is almost insulting every parent wants to be with their child all the time but its life ....life as an adult still happens. . and many actually most parents are gone 7-9 hpurs a day working their butt off to provide .... yeah it sucks but its life your life is RARE AND BEYOND BLESSED so u gotta do adult stuff...and be Away a few hours in a day.. .so what its being an adult ur still blessed its not like ur out partying and running around neglecting ur child and when u cry over being an adult... .its almost ignorant.... its a few hours... its actually healthy to have those breaks... . .some parents never get to be there 24 hours ... its time to grow the heck up a little stop crying over being an adult your to blessed for that 9:35 EXACTLY making the blessed life...into a poor abby she's soooo busy shut up matt its not realistic
This is so weird. Why is Abby constantly crying and stressed and why are they both always trying to paint her as some victim of the very priveleged and blessed life she lives? She has a nanny, a very flexible work from home 'job' (most other peoples jobs are way more work), a husband with a very flexible work from home job, grandparents moving in to help, constant vacations and breaks away from Griffin, etc. She is not some supwrhero mom. Women have breastfed since the beginning of time, been pregnant, raised multiple children, worked actually demanding job, and taken care of their homes without all the extra help and they've done it without having breakdowns every day. They sound so clueless and out of touch and seem like they can barely handle the one baby they do have. I bet their parents and nanny will end up doing most of the work from here on out so they can vacation and go on dates and keep getting pregnant so Abby can get extra attention and sympathy.
I love Abby's honesty because sometimes in today's world, it's really hard as a woman to admit how fulfilling motherhood is and to find gratification in those simple things in life instead of having those "lofty" business goals. It can really be looked down upon when really it is one of the greatest gifts in life. I'm so glad you spoke on that and your honesty is amazing
I feel like Abby is so tired of social media. I would not be surprised if Matt&Abby the RU-vid channel comes to an end by the end of this year. I feel like Matt would go on to have his personal channel.
It’s hard to turn away a job where you can get paid to stay home and talk. Going from the freedom of WFH and setting your own hours is so very different from working full time for someone else.
I think she's just pregnant and exhausted. . But for sure he's the one filming mostly I think she's just along for the ride these days. Maybe things will change back where she's more actively pursuing after baby's born
She’d be back very fast. Matt on his own has fans and connections but nowhere near Abby or Matt&Abby as a team. It would be a HUGE change in their income and they can’t afford to lose that income. They have no prior work history except their last college job so reentering the workforce would not only be exhausting but very hard on them. Abby can complain all she wants but she loves the money and freedom it gives her to do whatever she wants in life while most don’t have that privilege.
It’s blatantly obvious that Abby wants off social media. I think it’ll be a deal breaker for them in the future. Matt can’t stop making content. They have enough money, more than enough, to just stop and get away from social media. I really hope he respects her and listens to her. But I don’t think he can stop! Matt is full of narcissism and gaslighting, it’s so obvious.
Right!? We get benefits. Guess how much. $23. Yup. $23 a month. In food, we have medical insurance but only my husband and son. I only get covered in emergencies. We get wic(food) but it’s like $40 worth of fruits and veggies. 1 dozen of eggs. One bar of bread. And pretty much like 4 half gallons of milk. That’s all we get for a month. And only qualified because i was pregnant and had my baby. My husband had to keep the same job just so i could get my delivery covered by my insurance…. Where i live my delivery was $30k. I could work and get medical insurance through my job and my husband has already changed jobs to a better paying one. The thing is, we are sacrificing ourselves and staying in that “low income” for now to get those $100 worth of food a month to have medical insurance for now simply because my husband and i agreed that no one’s going to watch over our kids but myself or him. No babysitters, no daycare, no family members. For now i stay home parent, and take care of my own kid. This world is so messed up id rather be called “lazy” by ignorant people like matt and abby because we’re getting “benefits” but i know for sure no one’s hurting my kid.
This comment!!! She’s literally so stressed IN THIS VIDEO. MATT read my comment, STOP FORCING YOUR WIFE TO DO THIS WHEN ITS SO CLEARLY BAD FOR HER AND ITS YOUR DREAM.
Exactly! When she has to get a smart watch to prove to Matt how stressed out she is- There IS a problem! For goodness sakes. I watch their channel more for Abby as I appreciate her candidness & positive outlook on things. Even though sh's younger than me, I aspire to have more of a calm like her. It's heartbreaking to see her so stressed & struggling. Matt seriously is clueless all the signs are there. I mean how many times & in how many ways can she say this isn't what I wanted.. Honestly makes me cry seeing her struggle!
@@leleemcmurphy2246 she's exhausted and pregnant. She is happy for him to take the reigns I think but they do take lots of time off. They communicate very well u know he would switch off if that's what she really wanted. He's very quick to please her. Don't worry 🥰
To see such a confident woman speaking without fear about her life, made a significant impact on me. I don´t speak publicly and yet I tend to be self-conscious on almost every single aspect of my life. I´m your age Abby and I loved that this episode was all about you. You really inspired me. Love you, guys! I´ve never been this devoted to any podcast but I listen to yours every single week.
I would love to see you guys open up more about your faith. I know from your bio’s and old content you guys are believers, so would love to have a glimpse into that part of your hearts ❤
Honestly Abby trust yourself and what you believe in. If RU-vid isn’t for you Matt you need to respect that. Your life and your happiness is worth far more than being unhappy or resentful feelings coming in the future.
Matt did the right thing to interview Abby at the time he did and to ask the questions he asked. It's when we are feeling most vulnerable that we are most genuine. Well done Matt! Abby went with his flow and that was great too.
Abby-You are SO well spoken and I absolutely love listening to the podcast to hear your thoughts on things so a whole episode dedicated to you was a treat! You are such a caring person and it shows through your answers. You’re doing an amazing job in all aspects of your life. Matt-You did such an incredible job with the questions! Seriously. We got to know Abby on a much deeper level and it was so refreshing to hear her answers to your unique questions! Matt and Abby-This podcast episode was just another example that you two truly love each other. I know you may not always get along, like any couple, plus you’re in the THICK of raising kids and growing kids, but I really think you two have a strong bond with each other and your love runs deep. Remember when you’re in the thick of it; it won’t always be like this. It won’t always be this hard. It’s just a season. You got this.
I have such a love hate relationship with this podcast. Love Abby, she does seem very real. But Matt just mentions the same stuff every podcast. Also getting harder to relate to these guys. They are still really naive and haven’t experienced real hardship.
I read out loud to my kids for an hour (or two, if the story gets exciting 😆) every night! I tell everybody I would love to be a narrator (for kids chapter books) for a living. You should look into that, Abby! You guys already have great equipment for it!
Abby you make me feel so seen. I’m not pregnant but I’m such a sensitive and emotional person. Thank you for your vulnerability and showing your raw emotions. It feels good to know I’m not alone.
What I like about this channel is Abby been so real, and it includes she been emotional. A lot of channels is just people happy. I can see myself in her, been vulnerable sometimes dropping some tears, sometimes happy.
this whole interview is so sweet. I love how much Matt loves Abby and how there is nothing but patience and genuine interest in continuing to get to know her even 7 years into their relationship together. SO SPECIAL.
I totally get it Abby. Simply it’s lovely to just “be”. To pause and take it all in. The simple things. A quiet cup of tea and a ponder! Brushing your baby’s soft hair. Little things. I’m 4 months post partum after my second and I still feel the same. X
Abby talking about the need and pain of wanting to have kids hit home so hard for me. I'm 22 going on 23 and about to get married in August. And over the past 6 months I have the strongest urge to have babies to the point where i am almost jealous of other parents. I dont know if its biological or just because i want to be a mom someday. But knowing that someone else felt that way makes me feel so much better about it
i have a similar feeling with my long term partner. unfortunately we’ve now separated and my heart is crushed.. both from the break up and from knowing the desire for children will be several years away
@@twocathome399I'm so sorry about your break up. In my case I have to wait as I'm student teaching in the spring and can't afford to miss any days due to pregnancy. I hate choosing my career over family but I know it will be a better choice long term
There are many pregnant women who work full time in physically demanding jobs with exposure to diseases and bodily fluids...pregnant women who work full time in ongodly heat and make 26 an hour or less ... why less than Abby working from home with husband's who work multiple jobs putting their health at risk or single mothers.
@@lexiehassan123 I guess your new here… she always cried before she was pregnant too. She should grow up and stop crying about everything. You grow up too “lowkeybonnie” LMAOOO lame ass
I hate the “my life is so hard mindset of influencers.” You get to do whatever you want all day. Most parents go to work 7-5 and get home and have to do all the home things and take care of kids. Be thankful.
Totally agreed, and then we must look after our kids ourselves. And she is crying, this and those now her parents must live with them because she is a cry baby.......complaining about everything.
I think Matt is sacrificing his family to make money … Look into something else, this is already getting to your wife. No hate, but be careful she’s not into this at ALL
My kids are grown and out of the nest. Looking back, being a stay at home mom is something that I'll always cherish. Its not what I planned on doing but pouring my life and all I had into raising them, being a wife and taking care of our home was the best decision I ever made.
Abby I'm also pregnant with my second and I literally cry at every serious question. Just because you cry doesn't mean you have prenatal depression 😂 it could just mean you are having a happy healthy pregnancy! I love you guys. I look forward to every Wednesday to hangout with my "friends" Matt and Abby ❤❤
I can tell that Matt is a great man. As soon as he realized that Abby was stressed he immediately asked her what he could do to help, Abby you have a great man ❤
Yet he continued to film even though she said in the beginning that she didn't want to? He needs a watch to believe his wife is stressed? I wouldn't be singing his praises because he superficially asked her what he can do.. anyone can ask. Stepping in when your partner is expressing something to you is more helpful than actually the added stress of having to tell someone how to help you. When she said she doesn't want to answer deep questions today and he knows she's been stressed recently, the most admirable thing to do would be to turn the camera off and tell her they can do the podcast another day
@LL-yl6jk not necessarily obvious. Some people are naturally more submissive and less outspoken - not necessarily a bad thing, it's actually biblical. Besides, you don't know what she said off camera, neither do I! I'm just saying that you can't really tell who people are based on the produced content that they select to expose to you.. all the best!
I love that you are telling people that it’s OK to have dreams that aren’t “lofty” as you said. Don’t get me wrong, it’s GREAT if you do! But it’s also GREAT if you don’t! Growing up all I wanted was to be a mom. I didn’t have career dreams and I felt so lost in my teen years bc I felt so pressured to have big career dreams. Now I’m a stay at home mom to 2 little babes and I finally feel like I am living my dream.
When Abby was talking about empathy it reminded me someone said that we used to say “it takes a village” but now villages are rare because of stress and other factors and I think it’s so true. Community is so helpful but so many of us don’t have it
Matt, the fact that you sing "you are my sunshine" to griffin every night.... 😭 Literally brings tears to my eyes. My momma used to sing that song to me every night. And sometimes on the weekends to wake me up, she'd sing it to me. 🥹❤️
There's a funny saying: When we're little, they ask us what we want to be when we grow up. A nurse! When we're a nurse, A housewife! A homemaker is such a beautiful life calling. Baking, cooking, running the home, kids, the simple things in life, not thrills.
As a professional who works with HS students, I can say GPAs are still very competitive and what they don't get is that it doesn't matter once they've graduated HS and go to a university. Its kind of sad to be honest 😊
I’m pretty bummed by this episode. It’s pretty obvious Abby wasn’t feeling it this week. It’s normal to have off days, or days your mind is elsewhere. This episode seemed forced.
“What we’re not going to do is have a pity party about the life of an influencer” yessss thank you! You both have the best “job” no need to complain lol 👍 😂
I’m 35 wks pregnant and I’m constantly in tears too Abby. You know it’s actually really beautiful that we are this way, we truely FEEL while we’re pregnant and it helps us to care, love and appreciate more ❤
Girl, there is nothing wrong with your family being your passion. You were born to be a momma and a wife. I was a lot like you when I was your age. I wanted nothing more a than to be a mom and wife. But now that my kids are getting older, I see my passions changing. I’m able to focus more on my career and other things I want to do. We go through seasons with our passions and desires. You both are precious! Love watching you all and listening to your podcast!
I left home at 16 and got married and had a baby and had another baby by 19 and then at 21 I was already divorced. YES Abby should do her passion of what makes her the HAPPIEST!!!
I haven’t finished this yet, I’m fact I’m not very far in. But I wanted to say - one of the best things my dad instilled in myself and my brother was that work does NOT have to be your passion in life. I think some people may be quick to be frustrated (or maybe not, in fact hopefully not!) that Abby says creating content isn’t her passion. I LOVE that. That is where you guys have such a healthy balance. Work can truly be just a means to pay for your family needs and passions! I LOVE LOVE LOVE that, Abby. 🤍 Love watching you two.
Actually Abby, I have begun to watch you all because I see and sense the authenticity in you all. Please know that the blessing and fundemental/ of you both is that God gave you to each other early in life and you knew it. You all balance each other, share well and the thing I pray for you all is that if this ever is not what you want...say goodbye and we all who follow will understand. You all are great. Take a breath, birth your child, and relax in that wonderful heart...your husband knows you well. The balance between, genuine love is what draws people..for it is so very rare. Blessings..
When my mom was pregnant with me I would apparently stick my foot out AND YOU COULD SEE IT THROUGH HER STOMACH. She would have to push my foot back into her stomach. 😂
You two have such a beautiful relationship and family. I absolutely love the way that you two communicate with one another. It’s so healthy and refreshing. Thank you for sharing parts of your life with us. It’s truly so beautiful and inspiring to see. 💛
Abby always makes me cry. I never had any career “goals” I just always wanted to be a mum. I remember being in primary school and the teacher asking what you would want to be when you grew up and everyone would have all these ideas I just said “A mum” it sucked so bad going through 6 years of infertility and 2 miscarriages and then IVF but I’m soooo grateful now to have my healthy beautiful 6 month old daughter. I lost it when Abby was talking about her son in soccer gear, cuz that’s exactly how I feel about my daughter. I can’t wait to experience all those things with her and I honestly don’t care about anything else. My family is everything I need and more 😍❤️
I doubt you guys will see this, but I’m from Springfield and just in case you’re curious, the owner if Bellecinnos closed the battlefield location but opened two more one on glenstone and one a campbell(:
