The Fine Art of Managing Anxious Neighbors (and Partners) The recent columns from Slate's Pay Dirt series offer a fascinating glimpse into the dynamics between homeowners and their neighbors, as well as partners navigating financial stress.
These stories reveal deeper issues of control, anxiety, and communication that can arise in even seemingly minor conflicts.
In one column, Applesauce Mom highlights the tension between her husband's pride in managing household finances and his displacement of anxiety onto her competent management of their pantry and meal planning.