Some of y’all say you want a long-term relationship with money, but the way you treat it?
Baby, that is a one-night stand with direct deposit.
Money shows up and suddenly you are excited, reckless, buying things you did not even want yesterday, sending everybody “I got you,” and acting like next month has agreed not to come.
Then money leaves, and now you are heartbroken.
“Money never stays.”
Ma’am, did you give it anywhere to stay?
No savings plan.
No boundaries.
No budget.
No financial date.
No conversation about where it is going.
Just vibes, Amazon, and emotional support takeout.
A healthy relationship with money requires more than being happy when it arrives. It requires attention when the numbers are uncomfortable too.
Ask yourself:
Do I respect money—or do I only enjoy spending it?
Do I have a plan before money arrives?
Am I asking money to create safety while giving it absolutely no structure?
Change this sentence:
“Money always leaves me.”
To:
“I am learning how to give money direction, purpose, and somewhere safe to stay.”
Then prove it.
The next time money comes in, move something—anything—into savings before the spending begins.
Even five dollars counts.
Commitment starts small.
Stop making money sneak out before breakfast.
Ready to change the relationship?
Get For the Love of Money by R.H. Legner: