So, how’s everyone enjoying the economy these days?

Yeah. Same.

Between grocery bills that feel like luxury splurges and rent prices that make you question your life choices, it’s no wonder relationships are feeling the heat. There’s something truly humbling about trying to plan a romantic date night and realizing that the price of movie popcorn could fund a small retirement account.

But hey, we adapt. 

We swap five-star dinners for walk-and-talks, learn the fine art of “this or that” at Trader Joe’s, and start calling budget spreadsheets “relationship-building exercises” (because crying over shared Google Sheets counts as bonding, right?).

The truth is, money stress is real, and it loves to sneak into our most tender moments: 

•  That weird tension over who left the lights on again.
•  The side-eye during impulse purchases.
•  The sudden PhD-level analysis over takeout vs. cooking at home.

 But here’s the twist: while everything out there feels uncertain, what we have inside our relationships still matters most.

 🥴 The Struggle is Real, But So is the Love

 Yes, the economy’s doing... whatever it’s doing. Yes, things are tighter than a pair of jeans from 2018. But your people... your partner, your friends, your family, they’re still here.

• They’re rolling their eyes with you at grocery prices. 
• They’re laughing through shared ramen dinners.
• They’re showing up, even when everything feels upside down.

🌻What Actually Lasts (Hint: Not Gas Prices) 

This season is weird. Let’s not pretend it’s not. But seasons shift, and what gets us through isn’t perfectly stacked emergency funds (though, those are nice). It’s love. Laughter. Late-night talks on the couch. Teamwork. The let’s figure this out together kind of energy.

If we can laugh when rent is due and our fridge holds exactly one lemon and a questionable yogurt... that’s a win.

📥Want to Work Through This Season Together?

I put together a free downloadable Couples Workbook, nothing fancy, just the exact reflection prompts, conversation starters, and exercises that helped us navigate some pretty crunchy moments. Inside you’ll find: 

• A step-by-step “We Need to Talk” guide (minus the drama)
•  Conversations that don’t suck the joy out of the room
• Space to plan, laugh, vent, and get back on the same page 

Download it for free. Use it together. Stick it on the fridge or fill it in with snacks. No pressure. Just a resource to help you lean in instead of pulling away.

👉 Click here to download the free Couples Workbook