A relationship is like an emotional bank account. You put money in or you take money out. It happens every time you interact with someone. A deposit creates positive feelings in the relationship. A withdrawal puts strain on it. The balance (deposits + withdrawals) shows the relationship’s level of trust.
An emotional deposit is a perceived […]
When I first started dating my girlfriend, I thought we’d never fight. Couples who did that made no sense. We had the blissful relationship, fully accommodating of each other’s wishes. It was great for a whole month!
Then all of a sudden, we started acting human. Our flaws and weaknesses came up. We misread […]
In a previous article, I stressed the importance of using a cash budget to help you get out of debt. In it, I suggested using a credit card initially for emergencies. As you implement it though, it’s important to setup an actual emergency fund relative to your budget. One major event (fixing the car, unexpected […]