<prompt> Human: 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. What sets a family apart who has such a good relationship with money?  <response>: Living below your means especially with regards to housing and cars. Despite having a good job post-college I kept living with roommates for a couple of years and bought a used Honda Civic with a 48-month loan. Ive certainly had lifestyle inflation since, but still live a far more frugally than my peers. And the things I do splurge on are experiences, not things.Im nowhere near MMMs level, but agree with his take on hedonic adaptation: 