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Student loan debt sucks. Any debt sucks really. Debt can cause you to feel so much stress, anger, fear, and regret. All of these feeling are very understandable. However, when I graduated with student loan debt, I tried to be positive about it. I tried to avoid wallowing in my financial situation…a situation that I had brought on myself. Instead, I thought about all …
It’s bad enough being in debt. But it becomes 10x worse when people say mean or hurtful things about you, your debt, or debt in general. I am writing this post as a person who has been in debt. A lot of debt ($125,181 of student loan debt). And as a person who has been on the receiving end of some ridiculous comments. I hope this collection of comments helps you understand what you shouldn’t say to someone in debt…and why you shouldn’t say it.
Are you one of the unicorns? One of those people that never had debt…or worked incredibly hard to pay off their debt? If so, that’s awesome! But what do you do if you’re in love with someone in debt? The thought of going into debt for the first time…or for the second time… can be scary, unnerving, or feel downright crazy. I don’t blame you for feeling unsure of marrying someone with debt….
Ever tell yourself a lie? Eh, one cookie won’t ruin my diet… Later that night you find yourself 2 rows deep in a package of Oreos. Eh, I’ll call Mom later. Days/weeks pass and when the phone rings your Mom says: “Are you still alive??!?” Eh, it’s just impossible to pay off my debt…Oh, we tell ourselves some pretty insane lies, especially when it comes to money and debt. These lies can be very harmful, and can make debt a permanent part of our lives…
Despite the fact that there are soooooo many American in debt, it can be very, very lonely carrying debt. When I was deep in student loan debt, I felt so alone. Most of my friends, coworkers, and my boyfriend were debt-free. They never had to take out any student loans; they did not get into credit card debt; and in some cases, were gifted cars from their parents so never had car loans. Ughhhhhh…
