I have been told that I have an unhealthy relationship with money and that I am stingy. I have gotten into friction over how to split things with two friends and my sister. My sister asked me to pay a higher portion of the rent because I earn a little bit more than her and she gets frustrated that I want to split things evenly.
I think about finances a lot. I have been able to be fully financially independent since early adulthood, been able to have savings and stay on top of my loans all while living comfortably. I do not have a high salary and my boyfriend (who I see a future with but do not live with/ share finances with) does not either. I worry about my future so I want to save as much as I can. I check my account frequently and stress that I am not saving enough. I want to openly talk about money with friends but it feels awkward.
When I go out with friends I typically like to split things. I don't pay for others unless it's a special occasion or they have done something for me and I am thanking them. I like to buy my boyfriend gifts for special occasions. If others offer to pay or pitch for things I accept their offer. I have let my family members borrow thousands of dollars and worked for them for free.
Does this sound like I am stingy or I have an unhealthy relationship with money? How does this compare to the average person?
Submitted September 09, 2020 at 11:04PM by FrontSuccessful https://ift.tt/2RaPOWv
