Money anxiety...
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| Tue, 09-12-2006 - 3:55pm |
I have to say one of the major external causes of my anxiety is money. I'm sure a lot of you can relate to this. Both my husband and I work hard and we're still not able to get over the "hump" of debt and trying to pay bills and raise kids. I want SO MUCH not to put such a huge emphasis on it and live my life -- I feel I'm missing so many moments by constantly worrying and going over every penny we spend. I know my husband views me as the warden in his own personal financial prison. It strains our relationship. I'm always thinking in the future and planning ways to pay things off and save for later -- but I feel like I'm giving up so much too. We have a roof over our heads and food on the table. Why can't I be happy with that??
Anyone else deal with this struggle?

I just try to relax and when I do save on something remind myself that I just saved $$. I do the best I can to pay down our bills and that is all I can do.
I don't have any real good advise but I wanted you to know that you are not alone in having $$ anxiety.
Eileen
Unfortunatly finincial problems can cause a lot of anxiety and stress. I use to have that problem with my ex husband but i have since learned from my partner that we are the richest people in the world. Finincially we have nothing. But on the other hand we have the world at our fingertips.
Keitha
A social worker told me once that money is never an issue. Not until you don't have any;) This is a real stress on relationships. I find that systematically learning ways to cut corners, save, etc. helps me deal with the associated anxiety.
Take a look @ what iVillage has to offer on these boards. Good luck! (((hugs))) jan
Household Finances
My dh & I have taken a different approach.
Sheri Ann