[blueerica]

I think I'm middle class, though I think middle class is shifted when you're single versus 'coupled' in any way. I know I am middle class right now - since there are certain costs that we share (ie. we share the energy it takes to cook, light, heat, etc. our dwelling that it would if we were single). On my own, notsomuch - I'd definitely be 'lower class' (if that's what it is when you're not middle), though I don't think anyone would view me that way... I'd pinch in some ways, and spend in others. It would balance out, at least in some way.

I'm comfortable, and thankful. Plus, I gets to have my new life requirement of at least 'one good cheese' in the house.