I’m (25F) so broke that I skip dinner most nights. When I get hungry, I just try to sleep it off.
I tell people I’m on a diet when they ask why I’m not eating, it’s easier than explaining that I just can’t afford food. Since I jog every other day, they believe it. But the truth is, I’m just poor.
My job pays so little, and I’ve been trying to find something better for over a year now with no luck. Rent and bills take up more than I earn. I’m always on such a tight budget that I have to cook food meant for two days just to stretch it out, and even that’s a struggle.
I hate to admit but sometimes I go on dates just so I can eat at a nice restaurant.
I don’t want much. I don’t care about luxuries. I just wish I could afford to eat what I want.
Edit: Thank you all for the advice. I can’t reply to everyone, but I really appreciate your concern. Everything is so expensive, eggs, vegetables, rice, but I’ll take your advice to heart.