Impossible Relationship Standards?
Together for over 25 years.
Married for over 16 years.
I look around.
Flowers? Check.
Chocolates? Toblerone - Double Check.
Cuddles? Check. And Check again.
AND breakfast in bed for my wife every day.
‘Impossible Relationship Standards’ my ass.
I call it a lack of effort.
Poll: Are you still heading to your local for your caffeine fix, or has the $$ changed your habits? ☕
Auckland has a thriving cafe culture, but with costs climbing, that culture is under pressure. We’ve seen the headlines about recent closures across the country, and it’s a tough pill to swallow along with a $6+ coffee.
We all want our favourite spots to stay open, but we also have to balance our own budgets ⚖️
We want to know: How are you handling the "coffee math" in 2026? Are you still heading to your local for a chat and a caffeine fix, or has the cost of living changed your habits?
Keen to read more about "coffee math"? The Post has you covered.
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42% I avoid spending money on coffee
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41.3% I still indulge at my local cafe
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16.7% Irrelevant - coffee is not for me
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