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Reporting in on the effect of letting go and believing for the best. IT HELPED :O)
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<blockquote data-quote="Nomad" data-source="post: 606613"><p>Rent and car insurance are very exp. in that area. I don't know if this is an ideal comparison, but when our son wanted the "cool" sneakers as a teen, we would offer to pay for half of them.(He was a easy child) It is something you could consider doing in this case (up to a point). Perhaps for the next six months, pay for half of her car insurance. She DOES need to learn how to scrimp and save. Ironically, my son is an excellent saver now and even to this day (although he earns a very good living) shops for groceries, etc. on a very strict budget. He is one of the most frugal people I know. He is a young teacher and bought a house and has already redecorated the bathroom, etc. All of this by learning how to be frugal. Our daughter is on SSD and although I am MOST grateful for it because it is what she needs, your daughter is in a better position, being able to work and make as much money as she is making. The next step is learning to be frugal and make ends meet.</p><p>Re: believing for the best...</p><p>I once saw this wonderful and interesting article (I might have posted it on this website) that the lack of gratefulness is at the root of most mental illnesses and all unhappiness.</p><p>It kind of makes sense to me. And it kind of goes hand in hand with believing for the best. I think if we are grateful, it forces us to see things from the better side.</p><p></p><p>Very nice thread! Have a good day!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nomad, post: 606613"] Rent and car insurance are very exp. in that area. I don't know if this is an ideal comparison, but when our son wanted the "cool" sneakers as a teen, we would offer to pay for half of them.(He was a easy child) It is something you could consider doing in this case (up to a point). Perhaps for the next six months, pay for half of her car insurance. She DOES need to learn how to scrimp and save. Ironically, my son is an excellent saver now and even to this day (although he earns a very good living) shops for groceries, etc. on a very strict budget. He is one of the most frugal people I know. He is a young teacher and bought a house and has already redecorated the bathroom, etc. All of this by learning how to be frugal. Our daughter is on SSD and although I am MOST grateful for it because it is what she needs, your daughter is in a better position, being able to work and make as much money as she is making. The next step is learning to be frugal and make ends meet. Re: believing for the best... I once saw this wonderful and interesting article (I might have posted it on this website) that the lack of gratefulness is at the root of most mental illnesses and all unhappiness. It kind of makes sense to me. And it kind of goes hand in hand with believing for the best. I think if we are grateful, it forces us to see things from the better side. Very nice thread! Have a good day! [/QUOTE]
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