When first beginning a relationship or a marriage, people sometimes have huge expectations and assumptions that can lead to great disappointments. One of these expectations is to be able to live with an expensive lifestyle.
The assumption that you will be able to afford the things that you desire can be a real let down for newlyweds. They become frustrated with budgeting and struggling in terms of money.
There are many couples who begin marriage with the requirement of having a huge new house, a new car, and high hopes of living the good life.
Some can afford these luxuries when they first begin their life together. However, for many this life just isn’t a reality. It often does not happen when you are first starting out. This life often takes years to accomplish.
As a young couple it can be difficult and even frustrating to realize that you may not always be able to afford the things that you want and wish that you could have. You may begin to envy those around you and it can even cause much stress between you and your mate.
Some couples are so envious to have these things that they begin to lose sight of what is important. They begin to purchase things that they cannot afford and put a great financial stress on their marriage.
This act has actually been so common among couples that a saying was created to describe it. The saying “keeping up with the Jones’” is one that you have likely heard before.
As you grow older and have been married longer it seems that many of those desires seem less important. You begin looking at the newlyweds and their foolish dreams of always wanting more. You realize that while are nice, they are not a necessity.