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I will also add my confession, and perhaps someone can help me with this. I know it is wrong to judge other people for how they spend their money, but I do, frequently. I think it was Haven who posted a long time ago, that her mother would often say, "Don't count other people's money." I really like this expression. It makes sense, and I wish I didn't, but I do.
Ohhhhh, this guy at work just bought a second car for himself. A new one. For weekends only. He is married. Children are grown. Why is he spending so much on a frivolous car? Shouldn't he be saving for retirement? Sigh, why do I care??????
I think this must have something to do with the fact that my DH helped convert me into a saver. I never used to be. So, I guess because I am more careful about money, now I expect other people to be too? I am unsure why I have this about money only though. Well, and some child-rearing things too. Sorry!
ETA: Ohhh, thinking about this some more. It also has to do somewhat with how I value things people spend their money on. Now, the car to me is just a complete waste! If he spent the money on travel, well, I don't think I would have given it a second thought. So judgmental, I am, I am!!
Ohhhhh, this guy at work just bought a second car for himself. A new one. For weekends only. He is married. Children are grown. Why is he spending so much on a frivolous car? Shouldn't he be saving for retirement? Sigh, why do I care??????
I think this must have something to do with the fact that my DH helped convert me into a saver. I never used to be. So, I guess because I am more careful about money, now I expect other people to be too? I am unsure why I have this about money only though. Well, and some child-rearing things too. Sorry!
ETA: Ohhh, thinking about this some more. It also has to do somewhat with how I value things people spend their money on. Now, the car to me is just a complete waste! If he spent the money on travel, well, I don't think I would have given it a second thought. So judgmental, I am, I am!!