Money is a powerful force in all of our lives. This force can be positive or a negative, depending upon your relationship with money.
Everyone’s relationship is going to be unique, but there are a few types that probably describe many people.
Materialistic – money buys Stuff. High priced electronics, cars, vacations, etc. Money exists to purchase things.
Security - money’s purpose is to provide a safe-haven, like the security blanket children carry around everywhere.
Miser - security has long ago been reached, but you can’t stand the thought of spending (or giving) money.
These three categories aren’t nearly specific to sum up one’s entire money relationship, but I think we all know of a person or two who’s remarkably similar to one of these.
For me, my relationship has definitely changed over the years:
Childhood - money can buy me toys and should be spent as soon as possible.
Teenage - money makes the world go round. Some needs to be saved, but I can worry about that later when I’m an adult.
Now - money gives me options. Freedom. The ability to do what I want.
I think my relationship now is much healthier than it ever was before. I’ve come to think of money as a mostly neutral tool that can be used to either enhance or hinder my life.
What’s your relationship with money look like? Good? Bad?
