The ink is dry on the papers, or maybe it isn’t, but the emotional toll is heavy either way. When your life feels like it is falling apart, the urge to buy something new to feel ‘normal’ again is overwhelming. We call it retail therapy, but in the midst of a breakup, it often morphs into a dangerous financial coping mechanism.
You are hurting and swiping that card provides a fleeting hit of dopamine. However, waking up to a mountain of debt on top of heartache is a burden you don’t deserve. Here is how to recognize the spiral of emotional spending and hit the brakes before it jeopardizes your fresh start.
