conversation: User (Shaman6624): "With a good relationship I mean, getting to spend money on what you want without having to worry about it. Never having to worry about finances. Feeling like your wealth is secure. Feeling wealthy. Feeling like you have enough. Being certain that your wealth will keep up with your needs and wants over time. \n\nWhat sets a family apart who has such a good relationship with money?"
  Self: "At it's core, the good relationship is about understanding the value of money, the effort money requires, and the sacrifice that having lots of money takes.  I don't feel that the 'relationship' you describe is all that healthy though.  Honestly, I think part of having that good relationship means that you avoid some of the things you said.\n\n- You do worry about finances\n- You don't assume wealth is secure\n- You don't assume your wealth will keep up with your needs and wants over time\n\nMy wife and I are very well off.  I budget, we both develop ourselves professionally, we save, I plan for worst case scenarios, etc.  We don't do everything we want to do and not worry about it.  I want to go to Europe, fly 1st class, and stay in nice hotels...we'll instead go coach and stay in hostels.  I want to buy a Tesla, but instead I lease an Audi.  \n\n"
  