When you don’t have money

When you don’t have money

Life is so different when you don’t have money; Friendship, parties, outings, diner, nightclubs, relationships, even every day small talk is different.

Those of you that have never been broke will not relate, but those that have may reminisce of a certain occasion that told you: “If I had money this would be so different”  

The worrying of paying the rent, the constant turning things off just to save on the electric bill, wondering if you can afford to go for a ride with the price of gas as high as it is, the constantly figuring how much it will cost to go and what you’ll spend once you get there. So much part of our modern life is tangled up in cost. Never mind buying something just because you like it, no you buy because you can’t do without, and even then, regardless of how much you need something, you do not purchase it and maybe settle for something similar.

The stress of finances will even put a serious dent in a relationship, the feeling of not being enough to provide is devastating. It gets to the point of desperation, not pleasing your kids or spouse.

Yes, some people out there will say that you don’t need money to enjoy life. You are right! One time maybe twice, but when it is an ongoing situation it will make any attempt of normalcy futile.

Lately there are a lot of families in less than ideal financial state, and I thought I give my take on it.

Jorge Rodriguez