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Nobody Tue 07-Mar-23 09:37:39

New here but thought I would ask for some advice. DH and I I think are quite well off but who knows how true that is as everyone has different circumstances, finances. However after all our bills are paid each month we have around £2000 to do with as we please. All other bills are paid off what we call our 'bill money'i.e. normal council tax, keeping car, hols etc. Housekeeping and items of clothing, meals out and what ever 'treats' we have are paid off this £2000. We have money in the bank which we saved for all our lives and only touch this when we have to i.e. projects in the house or other items which amount to large sums of money but these are now far and few between. We have a lovely new car and hope this will see us 'out' no plans to buy another. My problem is I get fearful that we will run out of money and I find it difficult to spend the monthly income we have without counting it all of the time in my head. Should I buy this? should I buy the next thing, will I treat myself and on and on I worry. I know I'm being silly and I also know we are much better off than a lot or folk out there. I just find it hard and I am beginning to hate myself for being like this but just can't let go.