Overcoming Obsessive Saving Habits

The listener expresses their cautious approach to money, feeling obsessed with saving for a rainy day and being afraid to spend. They admit to saving too much and being hesitant to touch their savings, even for necessary expenses. The listener also mentions having separate savings "pockets" and feeling guilty when considering spending money from them. They share an example of not wanting to use a credit card to book a discounted appointment, even though they had the means, because it would feel like a false economy. The listener attributes their cautiousness to their father's influence, as he was always cautious with money. They express confusion about people who spend freely and wonder how they manage it. Despite desiring nice things, the listener remains apprehensive about spending.