We often calculate the cost of leaving a relationship. We worry about the legal fees, the rent for a new apartment, and the price of splitting assets. But we rarely calculate the cost of *staying*. We tell ourselves that we can handle the stress, that it is “cheaper” to stay together for the kids or the mortgage.
However, living in a state of chronic relationship stress is not free. It is extracting a massive toll on your health, your career, and your future wealth. If you are holding on because you think you can’t afford to leave, you need to realize you might not be able to afford to stay. Here is the hidden price tag of a stressful relationship.
