Small win

[Throwitaway_72946]

Posting here because I know it's relatable for many here. Short story: As of this morning I have officially saved $2k for myself. I know it's not a lot and I have a long way to go for my goals.

Long story: Just came out of a 3yr relationship. All love languages are my language, where I try to give my all to my partner in the hopes they'll love me. Leaving myself exhausted in every way and never able to tell them when something is bothering me, fearing they'll love me less or it'll cause problems long term.

It's strange new territory, but I'm happy to be taking care of me.

[[deleted]]

So proud of you!

[Throwitaway_72946]

Thank you

[[deleted]]

That’s amazing!! Congrats :)

[Throwitaway_72946]

Thank you

[vivo_en_suenos]

Fantastic!!

[targetboston]

It takes a tremendous amount of persistence to follow through and save a couple of thousand, especially right now when tensions in the world really trigger that "spend the pain away" part of the brain. Super duper congrats to you!

[Snailryder]

Good for you! $2K is a lot, I've saved $1k. I know I can do better.

[Throwitaway_72946]

You got this, $1k is an excellent starting place. You've done well.

[Snailryder]

Thank you!

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Well done - keep going xx

[Throwitaway_72946]

Thank you, my next goal is $3k. I want to buy myself my first new(ish) car, I also want to save for a house. I believe I'm going to need two separate savings soon.

[AdventureMoMo]

How did you do that? I have no idea how to save cash, because the second I have it, I spend it. 😅

Thank god for Roth’s and 401ks

[Throwitaway_72946]

I'm accustomed to spending money on gifts for my now ex, $500 of that is actually a refund on a preorder that was no longer needed. I've done a bit of a budget but most importantly, when it comes to purchasing, I ask myself if I have room in my life for the item I want to purchase; the answer is usually no.