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Is it abnormal that I don't feel or acknowledge the value of money?

Because I remember when I was younger and spending on whatever I wanted, my dad would say that when you'll finally start earning money yourself and pay for a living, you'll start feeling different about money and you'll finally feel the real value of money. But I don't. I am earning, I pay for my own living expenses, and still I feel like I'd spend 300 dollars on a concert ticket or things like that, just because I want it on the moment. And I don't feel like there's anything special about money. Is it? Am I not seeing something? Do I need to struggle to see it?

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Myzery · 41-45, F

Perhaps. Your parents were supposed to instill the value of money in you. So, maybe listen to Dave Ramsey for a little while or something. Perhaps hearing the struggles of some of his callers will make it so you don't have to develop financial struggles to change your habits.
Now, if you're saving and splurging, there isn't anything wrong with that if you can afford it. The problems come when you borrow money. With credit or however.

Dan193 · 31-35, M

@Myzery I never borrow, I'd rather be poor than in debt. And no, I'm not earning that much, but I could spend a month's pay without too much planning beforehand, that's where my question comes from.

Myzery · 41-45, F

@Dan193 So,not borrowing is excellent! That is where most of the trouble comes from. And if you have money saved for retirement and for a big emergency, you're fine.

Dan193 · 31-35, M

@Myzery That's the thing that I could spend all my saved up money, on something that I think it's important or of value at the moment. Like I have no ..let's say fear of being back at zero. As long as it's not in minus.

Steve42 · 56-60, M

It will come. Busted pipe here, cleaning the hvac system there, have to replace the garbage disposal, engine replacement in your primary vehicle. It will come.

Dan193 · 31-35, M

@Steve42 I'd get rid of the car, if it took too much expenses.

LyricalOne · F

Well, if you’re not saving enough, you could outlive your money and living in a cardboard box ain’t much fun.

NiftyWhite · 46-50, F

you should.... if you’re working for it.

NaughtyPickle · M

Money is fake it is paper and ink sure it’s hard to live without but not impossible ...it is also god to those who don’t believe in a higher power

PhoenixPhail · M

It's extraordinarily natural that you don't feel or acknowledge the value of money. It's the world of people who place so much value on it, that's abnormal.

ViciDraco · 36-40, M

The problem is that money is a means to an end. You need to know what your goal is so that you know how to allocate money. Living for the moment can be a goal, but you'll pay for it later.

Far too many are money obsessed though. Money becomes their goal.

JovialPlutonian · 36-40, M

Abnormal in today's society yes, but then normal isn't necessarily natural ;)

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