Spending to celebrate Valentine’s Day is expected to reach 26 billion dollars this year.
That figure is up 2 billion dollars from last year.
Those expectations can lead to pressure to spend more.
Verywell / Theresa Chiechi
This makes us feel deprived.
Instead of allowing thatstressto negatively impact your mental health, you might consider getting creative this Valentine’s Day.
A less expensive, more personal, gift will certainly help your wallet.
But it will also help create a more intimate bond between you and your partner.
In fact, 46% of people who are struggling withdebt also have mental health challenges.
Of those who have mental health issues, almost 90% say stress about finances makes things worse.
Depression, anxiety, inability to sleep, and fatigue can all be a result of financial stress.
The stress not only impacts you; it takes its toll on your relationship.
Financial problems are the third leading cause of stress in relationships.
Kiana Shelton, LCSW
Financial problems are the third leading cause of stress in relationships.
Those actions can be implemented on a regular basis, and particularly when it comes to Valentines Day.
Bonding takes place if people connect.
Centering the heart over a dollar doesn’t mean cheesy or cheap.
it’s possible for you to come up with something wacky and fun!
Much of the stress around gift-giving is created by the internal expectation we think another is holding.
Often the person you are worried about gifting is also worried about the gift for you.
This Valentines Day, show that its less about the money and truly the thought that counts.
Your purse strings, and your mental health, will thank you for it.
Statista.Total Expected Valentine’s Day Spending in the United States from 2009 to 2023.
Association of International Certified Personal Accountants.Relationship intimacy being crushed by financial tension: AIPCA survey.
Statista.Will You Celebrate Valentine’s Day This Year?.
US Bureau of Labor Statistics.Consumer Price Index.
Enrich.Data Shows Strong Link Between Financial Wellness and Mental Health.
