Money is an extraordinarily significant factor in our lives, and we all perceive money differently. Some think of it rationally as a means of life to enjoy and be content, whilst others indulge in irrational spending. Then, there are of course people who have the money, wealth and means and are still tightfisted and cheap in their way of life…

 

It triggered my final thoughts as I was finalizing this issue to focus on this crucial topic. In my opinion - our relationship and understanding of money is much more complicated and obscure, and the ways of use to express our feelings with money are almost infinite.

 

After some serious contemplation, I realized that verbal communication is the currency of our social relationships. Words are tools in which we convey our emotions and thoughts (appreciation, approvals or disapproval, anger and satisfaction), to tell our stories, and to identify with the world.

 

In this article I want to tackle the money issue in a different way. I would rather disregard the typical monetary aspect of it and focus entirely on the emotional element.

Money has played a major role in our lives; in our journey of seeking a better standard of living, we have all been so preoccupied collecting wealth and sadly forgotten the essential values in our lives. Men and women who have been successful in their careers compensate their partners and children with material things to balance their lives; many children are often left with nannies and become victims of improper nurturing.

 

Currency is what matters to people. It is the reward that motivates people to act in particular ways, to engage in certain behaviors and to avoid others. Our life relationships depend so much on the currency. For example in a marriage, the couple ought to value one another’s currency which is the way they express i.e. communicate their love and appreciation to each other. So have you ever thought about your spouse’s or even your own currency, is it the physical touch, sweet words, or material gifts. Perhaps it is the emotional support, acts of compassion, or mere recognition?

 

I think it is something we should all give serious thought to, by concentrating on maintaining healthy relationships not only in our marriage but also in our social lives. Sometimes as parents we’re inclined to squander all our emotions in terms of money to make our kids happy, but how much is enough as not to spoil them. We all have a shared purpose when it comes to child rearing; to raise them to be intelligent, independent, and focused adults for the future. The examples are countless; who doesn’t have a brother, a cousin, or a friend that has not been spoiled by his/her parents and the consequences are always undesirable.

 

I am leaving this undefined question for my dear readers to dwell on. I truly hope we can all reach the perfect equation to balance our personal and social lives…