How much do you live on per month?

Lucy1010

poddle911 wrote: »

The only difference is your perception - maybe the man on holiday wasn't lonely? Maybe he was content in his own company and enjoying a break. As I said, I always used to hate seeing people eating alone in restaurants until my OH pointed out that it was much more sad for someone on business or who fancied a nice meal to be sitting in their hotel room/at home on their own.

Hey Poddle, just wanted to reinforce what you said here... OK he looked lonely to me and my partner at that time.... I felt sorry for him even though he may have been having a blast by himself but it didnt look like it from where I was sitting

Lucy1010

Just thinking out loud...

I know money doesn't bring happiness but I think if I had more money I would be happier!

I don't think I would be all that paranoid dining or drinking on my own if I didn't have debts. I imagine I would feel more powerful and at ease with myself... can anyone understand what I am trying to say here?

maganan

Lucy1010 wrote: »

Just thinking out loud...

I know money doesn't bring happiness but I think if I had more money I would be happier!

I don't think I would be all that paranoid dining or drinking on my own if I didn't have debts. I imagine I would feel more powerful and at ease with myself... can anyone understand what I am trying to say here?

yea totally get what your saying about feeling more powerful if you had the confidence of knowing there was significant money in the bank............but then thats just what the "american sales post" the other day was about to some extent. Not sure about the happiness but maybe because I'm definitely happier/calmer since being on a DMP because I know there is money budgetted for emergencies/car etc so kinda the same thing in that I've got some control now.............interesting thought

determined_new_ms

Lucy1010 wrote: »

Yayyyyyy do have a read and post.... they are SO LOVELY and so supportive

That includes you Lucy

curlygirl1971

Lucy1010 wrote: »

31 days since I stopped and I sit here as a non smoker, it's not easy, I won't pretend... BUT I am here as a non smoker and I have saved nearly £200 in one month from my 20 a day habit. I wish I could tell you how easy it is but it is NOT, it is b.l.o.o.d.y hard but just think of what you are spending your money on.... you are wasting your hard earned cash to blacken your lungs, to shorten your life and worse still to reduce the quality of your life...

Can't begin to tell you how much I admire you and anyone that gives up smoking (or problem alcohol). As a compulsive person (that has fortunately never smoked) I can only imagine the will power it must take. A HUUUUUUUGGGGE Well done!!! I hope you are very proud of yourself for everyday that you don't smoke

curlygirl1971

Lucy1010 wrote: »

Just thinking out loud...

I know money doesn't bring happiness but I think if I had more money I would be happier!

I don't think I would be all that paranoid dining or drinking on my own if I didn't have debts. I imagine I would feel more powerful and at ease with myself... can anyone understand what I am trying to say here?

Yep. I think money can give you a sense of security - especially if you are independant - and it can buy you certain things, pleasures and experiences. But having it doesn't mean you are happyfullstop - there are plenty of other things in life that can pee all over that! :rotfl:

What would I prefer? - £50 extra in the bank or 1 hour with my nieces. Cheeky monkeys win hands down every time.
Would would I prefer? - £1,000,000 in the bank or my sister to not have MS. There's actually no price to that.

I will however enjoy the holiday I've saved up for later in the year

Ps. I forgot to say at the time but that American article is actually called 'Saving for Greatness'

Souk08

Lucy, my interent is !!!!!!ed again so on lunch at work and just read back and AAAAAAAAARRRRRRGGGGGGHHHHHH. No one cares if you are on your own, stop being such a wuss and GET OUT THERE!!! Do you honestly think people think 'Poor sad Souk' NO because I am always out and doing and going and seeing and some weeks I actually have to say to my friends 'Leave me in peace to get a wash on please'. It's your choice how you live but it would be a great pity if you didn't enjoy life because of the imagined pity of some faceless person you've never met before and so doesn't matter to you!!!

I go to bars, cinemas, resturants on my own and would LOVE to have enough cash for a holiday on my own. As for why everyone else has a man but you...have you seen the men, and would you want them?!!!

I will always be single so if I didn't do stuff on my own I wouldn't be able to do it. That seems a bit of a waste of life to me.

*Returns soap box to corner, goes back to work*

Marvel1

I have £218, this is after food and petrol also, I put money away each month ready.

I put £100 away each month for food, but it averages out £80 a month.

backinbusiness

Hi Lucy

Fair enough re the budget for April. I was only being the Devil's advocado! You have to find the balance between debt-bustin' and living!

I am still so entrenched in frugal living that I was struggling to treat myself or my children.

(Gettin' better tho!!)

Enjoy your wedding. (Not your wedding - the wedding - I'll shut up now!)

bib

Fedupofbeingindebt

This thread is great and it's been brilliant to read everyone's budgets for the month.

I'm a firm believer in the cash pots and using cash for food, petrol, groceries and entertainment. It's an eye opener when you have to part with the hard cash! I try not to use my debit card at all if possible.

After years in denial and doing my food shopping in Sainburys or Waitrose, I've become a total convert to Lidl, Aldi and Farmfoods topping this up in Morrisons where needed. Since changing over (in January this year) I've never looked back.

I allow £120 per month for food, £10 for toiletries, £70 for petrol and £100 for entertainment. This has worked out well so far and I'm proud of myself for finally addressing my debts :T

Good luck to all of you and I look forward to reading more of your posts xxx