How to cope some months?

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rockm87 wrote: »

I read an article on the MMM recently (try him out Im converted!)

and it was about frugality not feeling like deprivation. My OH suffers from this, and I couldnt understand why he felt so hard done by.

It's to do with your values, and adjusting accordingly, give it a read and see if you feel any better.

I get what you mean about a state of mind - sometimes nice to try and tell yourself money is always just that, though not always easy...I'm not sure what MMM means, could you explain that one? Thanks.

rockm87

mr money mustache, hes a canadian blogger who lives in the US.

He has a very refreshing view on life and finance.

stay strong. its tough. but youre ahead of the game, some people have this all to come and it'll be a lot harder!

BJV

I gave up a very very well paid job about 4 years ago and to begin with hated it. I was used to having what ever a wanted. Yes bit of a spoilt brat really. I still like the good things, still like designers, love expensive things, just do not and can not afford them.


Shop wisely ebay, charity shops, Oxfam. I love finding a bargain now. Think even if I had the mega wages back I would not spend as much as I did. New sofa ? Got one from ebay local collection still had the price tags £60! Dress for a wedding gumtree monsoon £25.00 !


You can save have nice things and not feel that you are punishing yourself.

changeforbetter

rockm87 wrote: »

mr money mustache, hes a canadian blogger who lives in the US.

He has a very refreshing view on life and finance.

stay strong. its tough. but youre ahead of the game, some people have this all to come and it'll be a lot harder!

Good blog already from my first post read on there...thanks!