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How to recognize the signs when debt stops feeling real

Feeling less each time a payment goes through does not mean the debt has stopped mattering; it means the signal has become quieter.

Q: For years, checking my credit card balance was practically a daily ritual, partly a habit, but also due to panic. I watched the balance barely move for about three years. Lately, though, I hardly check it at all. I tap for coffee, groceries, and whatever else I need without giving much thought to the number on the screen. I still make every payment on time, so nothing looks alarming on paper, but I’m worried. I used to feel anxious about the debt, and now I barely feel anything. Is that a normal shift, or does it mean I’ve become too comfortable with a problem that’s getting worse? ~Meredith

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