If this is the wrong sub, I apologize
I understand and appreciate the whole point of being frugal; I truly do.
That said, with me, it seems like I am almost afraid to spend money. I am far from being paycheck to paycheck. I have a hefty financial pillow if, for whatever reason, I were to get laid off. Thanks to an inheritance (a decent sum, but nothing mindboggling) I even have some money in investments. I'm not trying to brag, just help better the situation. My frugality is not derived from need.
Last week I went to a glass museum with my girlfriend. The museum was great and all but the tickets were pricey to a point that it killed my "entertainment" budget for the rest of the month. I feel like I didn't enjoy myself as much as I could have because of that fact. Even worse, I made a comment about something money related to my girlfriend and ruined her enjoyment as well.
I am very laid back when it comes to a great many things; I wouldn't qualify this as 'general anxiety'. I don't know. I am trying to be better about stressing less about money. I know I will never be one of those people who throws money around all willy-nilly, but I do think that my mindset needs to be reevaluated.
I don't even know what to ask. I guess I'm just looking for advice on my situation. Is this common? What can I do to fix this issue?
January 19, 2017 at 11:06AM
