Whenever money comes up with a friend, I check the café menu again.
I wait to see what my friend picks before choosing, but when it’s time to pay, we’re slow to say whether we’ll split the bill.
Scenes
- When my friend picks first, I look again. — At the café, when my friend picks something expensive, I take another look at what I was about to order. I’m not sure how much I should spend to match them.
- We’ll talk about splitting later. — We don’t decide whether to split the bill when we order. By the time we reach the register, it feels awkward to bring it up, so I start worrying about it while choosing.
- Different ideas can slow down a choice. — When I look at money habits, what often matters more than the amount is the principle behind it. One person may think paying separately is natural, while the other may want to split things evenly.
- Try saying what feels right to you. — Today, before you order, try saying, “I’m more comfortable paying separately.” Once you hear your friend’s answer, you can notice what changes when you choose from the menu.
- You don’t have to agree right away. — Even if your friend has a different idea, you can decide again how to order next time. When I look at money habits, I explore with you where that conversation might begin.
Stories by Golden Child
- Golden Child
- The night before an important meeting, all I can think about are my mistakes
- I keep thinking about the money I got in my dream.
- I dream about losing money, then sit in front of a salon mirror.
- When I ride the elevator alone, utility bills are the first thing I think of.
- After washing up, choose a number for how you feel today as you stand in front of the mirror.
- I meant to praise them, but asked about the result first.
- My friend and I trade lucky numbers, but I keep changing mine.
- You miss your child’s small changes and look for signs of good luck today.