My partner and I moved to a lower-cost area specifically to maximize our donation capacity, but the isolation is affecting our relationship and we're not sure if our utilitarian logic about geographic arbitrage is worth the personal cost. We planned this together but haven't talked about whether the sacrifice is sustainable or if we're just performing EA virtue.
More people experience this than they realize.
Two people are questioning whether their moral commitments are compatible with their relational needs.
“Where Are You with Effective altruism examined?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.