I know I eat out too much. I tell myself I’ll cook more, but when groceries cost just as much (if not more) than fast food, what’s the point? A few years ago, cooking at home was the smart financial move. Now? A bag of groceries can cost as much as a couple of takeout meals, and I still have to waste my time cooking and cleaning. Fast food isn’t just a convenience anymore—it’s survival. It’s not my fault, and it’s not just laziness. The economy set this trap: high grocery prices, rising rent, and a system that pushes people to work longer hours, leaving little time or energy to meal prep. They tell us to "just cook at home," but then make basic ingredients unaffordable and give us zero time to cook. It’s not a bad habit—it’s an economic necessity. But that doesn’t mean I don’t feel guilty. I know eating out drains my wallet, but I also know I’m stuck. It’s a cycle, and until things change, I’m just another victim of it.