WWTD? aka TT
Let’s say you’re hypothetical marriage has decided that a separation is in order and you’re hypothetically browsing for apartments that is affordable, not to far away, and leaves you with extra money to give to your S.O. and child.
You’ve scoped out a few places and having lived in a variety of places from yacht haven to the slums of heroin row you’re able to easily identify a good neighborhood. The cheapest place suits your needs, is tucked away in a nice neighborhood, and convenient to necessities. This will maximize your ability to budget to live comfortably and provide funds to S.O. and child. Then you see this really nice place. The rent is only $100 more. That’s $100 less you can provide, but they’re brand new apartments, the amenities are many, it’s super convenient to necessities (i.e. you can walk to a Wegmans, P.F. Chiangs, and the I-95 exit is right around the corner), gated community, key fob access to all the things and just overall good. This would provide a better living experience and perhaps better living experience for said child when he visits, but shorts funds to S.O. for support and tightens your personal budgets a bit.
Do you make the decision to provide as much support you can or give yourself a needed lifestyle that may improve your overall mental health?
This shit is hard, yo.
