We both wanted to share a meal, but I was having a hard time justifying spending money when I knew there was perfectly good produce in the fridge. We were deciding whether to a) cook ourselves or b) get delivery. The other day, when we saw each other in real life, our Stardew Valley selves came out. We’re being reminded that relationships, in all their forms, require teamwork. We’re learning that shared financial decisions are a balance of personal and shared priorities. But that’s not to say this won’t change some day.Ĭreating a virtual life together has taught us some important lessons for the future. The largest financial decision we’ve had to make together is what cut of meat we’re going to share at a restaurant, or what present we’re going to give a friend for their birthday.
I’m more of a Googles-promo-code-before-buying kind of person, while Joel will happily spend money on an indulgent meal or experience without a second thought. In the real world, our incomes are completely separate and our personal spending habits vary. Creating a virtual life together has taught us some important lessons for the future The life we’re leading in Stardew Valley is milestones ahead of the relationship we have in real-life – even with four years of dating under our belts. Similarly, if I spent the day foraging, oblivious to my energy levels, I’d find myself passed out with a hefty medical bill taken straight from our joint account. If Joel finds himself on zero health after a long day in the mines, we lose 10% of our money. In real life shared decision-making has shared consequences, and so does life in Stardew Valley.
Boyfriend spent money on game app upgrade#
We plan to renovate our cabin to include a kitchen we want to upgrade our tools, so we can work more efficiently in our respective fields and we’re constantly weighing up how much we can afford to indulge in novelty hats and accessories just to spice up our wardrobes. In the Valley, we have a joint income, and we’re constantly discussing when and what we want to spend it on. Bec and Joel in real life, before the lockdown began.
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