Do you feel really guilty when you spend money on things you dont need?

[Muffinnz 3,219]

Do you feel really guilty when you spend money on things you dont need?

 

I do alot and right after I regret it because I feel like I could have used it on something more important

Edited January 6, 2020 by Muffinnz

[Odyssey 5,716]

All the frickin time. I'm not exactly poor, but spend as little as possible, because I can spend a lot at any point. When I buy something, I am just tempted to sell it and get my money back. 

[applesjck 5,601]

Sometimes I do, yes. But in the end, if I had the extra money and it's not gonna cause me any issues I normally let the buyer's guilt pass and just enjoy whatever it is that I bought.

[Kyoshi Frost Wolf 41,467]

Most things we buy aren't exactly things that we "need". There isn't anything wrong with buying something you want, as long as it is within reason. Gotta live life in some kind of way.

[Here No Longer 5,276]

I mean it doesn't seem to matter for me, I'll always find something to feel guilty about.

[Frostgage 7,975]

Yep for sure. That buyer's remorse hits hard. Sometimes it's a good tendency but sometimes it's bad

[Alphabet Soup 38]

Well as long as I earned the money and have all my needs met, I usually don't feel too guilty about it.

I do feel guilty if someone buys something for me and I don't use it.

[Pandora 38,040]

Yes a lot but on the other hand doing that helps me Um cope? With depression

[Early Sunsets 2,106]

Sometimes. I've actually gotten somewhat better about managing my money lately. That doesn't mean I'm good at it, just that I don't experience buyer's remorse nearly as often.

Now if only I could apply that to my time management 

[ShadOBabe 18,997]

Occasionally! But when I stop and think about it, I realize I almost never buy myself anything. I’m not destitute, I have a little money stashed away. If you’re in a stable position in your life, there’s nothing wrong with spending a little on something that will make you smile.

[Kadae 655]

I generally budget my expenses and save a large chunk of my paycheck, so it's rare that I really regret purchasing things. Most of the time, I derive a lot of joy from the few things I buy, and that feeling is worth a lot, I think!

[Lord Valtasar 12,690]

i used to, and the result was that i almost never got anything i wanted, because i would save for when there is something i'd really need, turns out you can do without most stuff, but where's the fun with that? so now i think about it a bit, but i buy stuff, and if i happen to not use them much, oh well..

[Lucky Bolt 35,063]

Oh yeah, it happens. But I typically spend my money on things I want but also need at the same time. That way, there’s no shame. 

[Kamii 595]

Not really. I usually only spend money on things I know I need or I know I will like. Only time that didn't happen was when I bought a specific game but that was one time I can remember.

[EpicEnergy 23,218]

Sometimes I do, but only if it is a total waste of money and I didn't enjoy what I bought.

[Pentium100 2,122]

Sometimes, especially if I take from my savings (instead of waiting for the payday and/or saving specifically for that purpose) to buy it. Or if I buy something that I though I'd use a lot, but end up not using it that much, especially if the reason I don't use it a lot is because I did not do enough research and it turned out that the item I bought does not have some crucial feature.

[Clawdeen 14,108]

Sometimes I do and sometimes I don’t. I think it depends on how my financial situation is in the moment.

[Cagey 4,248]

Yes, especially when it’s not my own money and the person doesn’t want me to pay them back. 

[Dreambiscuit 9,691]

I always feel bad when I waste money on anything, even if it’s inexpensive. Money is too valuable a commodity and it’s best to plan out every penny. If I see some loose change on the ground I pick it up, so I don’t throw it away either if I can help it.  

[Fluttershutter 2,455]

I more feel annoyed when I have to spend money on practical things like clothes and gas.

[Clawdeen 14,108]

Hahaha No.
I like buying things I want.

[Iforgotmybrain 5,667]

ehhh it kinda depends. If it's something I really want and will actually use, no I don't feel guilty. If it's more of a spur of the moment thing yeah I'll probably feel guilty because odds are it's something I'll never use. And I basically just let my "ooh shiny thing I want" lizard brain decide how I spend my money.

[Envy 6,162]

I do, especially lately (and even moreso right now!) because I'm moving. I have low self-control and keep on spending money on frivolous things. Worst part of it? It's easy for me to justify it when thinking about how after I move I won't have much fun money at all, so... my mind goes like "You need this NOW!" but no, I don't!! I need to save money for the move!

[TBD 17,254]

Not really, I like to buy things I like and usually when I spend on things, are clearance sale. I feel proud of myself for finding something nice for a good price. . When I want to buy something more expensive- I don’t really feel bad since it’s not often that I do. I’d treated it like I’m rewarding myself for not being a big spender. 

[Guest]

It depends. Before not really, but after a lot of recent life changes, I now have new goals to strive for. I am prioritizing a balance for long term planning and present time enjoyment as I don't live to work, but work to live. So every now and then, I'll treat myself to some nice things, however, I'm looking at big lifetime purchases in the next few years so I need to adapt.

Edited October 7, 2023 by StarlightNyars