Research has even proven that basing one’s self-worth on financial success is a direct path to misery and isolation.

You often feel like you’re holding everybody up while you check prices. Everybody agrees on a restaurant or activity, but you’re desperate trying to find their price sheet online—there often isn’t one, because the fancy restaurants your friends like don’t list prices—before you agree to this.

You want to park for free, even if that means parking a 20-minute walk away and going through a sketchy neighborhood, or circling for so long that you run late to the event, just waiting for a free spot to open up. You awkwardly pass the valet many times, while your wealthy friends are just wondering why this is happening.

LOVE

Is it love or free rent for him?

Wanting to jump ship at just the hint of a man’s unstable job situation is quite common.

If you’re truly with the person you’re meant to spend your life with, being broke won’t be so bad.

The shame of being broke is only temporary if you make a change. Here's how.