<prompt> Human: Hey guys,Thanks to PF, Ive been able to get a hold of my spending and its really helped me to stress less about money especially through the winter when my commission checks are slow. But lately Ive felt like its been consuming me and I feel like I talk about budgeting more than a healthy amount. For instance: last night I went out to dinner with my girlfriend and Im now over my budget for eating out not by a lot but I mentioned it to her and I felt guilty even bringing it up to her. Today she told me not to worry, that a few of her cases were going to finally pay out and that she was going to take me out the next time. Now, I didnt even bring it up because I wanted her to pay the next time, or even because Im short on money or anything, but just because it was what was on my mind and I wanted to let her know, but it made me feel a little guilty. Should my budget be any of my girlfriends business? And how can I not let it consume me?You guys rock! Thanks for reading.  <response>: 1. Make sure your budget is reasonable. If you know that you your girlfriend spend approx 40 every week on date night, and you only budget 20... well thats just setting yourself up for failure.2. Unless you want your girlfriend involved in your finances, dont talk about them with her.3. You need to find a happy medium between not giving a damn about money, and counting every penny like scrooge mcduck. 