The Reason Shopping Makes You Miserable 

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Mixed emotions… sometimes great when I need a certain item and I find it at a thrift store for a great deal 😅it can be stressful too if the store is crowded or if the music is loud and annoying… I just want to get out of there honestly. I try to only buy what I need … doesn’t always happen . The worst is when you can’t afford shopping but you do it anyways …. Because it’s highly addictive for many .

​@ginamarie5575 This is such a great visual description of the whole arc in relation to shopping (for me). I have reframed thrifting as a hobby, as I do really enjoy it if it is a calm thrift store where other people are engaged and enjoying the experience. And, as you said, when there is a healthy relationship with the money/time/emotions, rather than running from a deficit of some sort. ✨️🌸✨️

We don't need all that stuff 👋.

People, i.e. human beings, have been nothing but a disappointment my whole life. Toxic, jealous, rude, flaky, selfish, and on the list goes. Stuff, on the other hand, never disappoints. All the material possessions I have have added tremendous value to my life, and continue to do so. Besides, I am not a 'compulsive' shopper and instead am an 'intentional' shopper, wherein I thoroughly research every purchase before spending my money. Also, I don't go into debt for my purchases. I always pay the entire amount in cash. Now, I know that 'stuff' is not a replacement for genuine human connection (in fact, it essentially serves as a very poor 'replacement' for fulfilling relationships, at least for me). But at least it gives me a 'false sense of peace', which I'll trade any day for the 'real hell' that is human beings (😂 / 😔) I wasn't sure if this is funny or sad, so I've included both the emojis... Something tells me it's a bit of both...

I have realized I have a shopping addiction so have a no buy Jan 1 till may 31 , 2024 as a challenge to change the habit

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People have always been chasing that. We didn't start the fire

Social media = expensive cosplay

I take a picture of something I want when I'm out shopping and then about it for awhile. Most times I decide I don't want the item a week later.

You nailed it.

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You are missing something in your life, but I’m sure it isn’t stuff or style.

may be a spiritual matter?

Definitely especially with cars they spend 30,000 plus on a piece of metal

Yes and during the holidays it amplifies . It’s sad all the waste… so much garbage on shelves…..made in China …… then to buy it at an inflated price for a Christmas gift . 🤦‍♀️ time is the most precious gift you can gift anyone ;) 🎁 and truly listening to someone with full attention and eye contact. 🤩 that’s priceless ;)

We should go on a date 😘@@ginamarie5575

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So true!

In some cases, sure. There are those who require a wake-up call and a hard reality check to resonate. Often times irresponsible spending can be attributed to poor decision making, or poor judgement, refusal to delay gratification, competitiveness, peer pressure, or simply giving into a purchase in favor of dealing with the consequences later. Lien-holders, lenders, and credit card companies don’t accept mental or emotional health issues as cause for default, or compassionately forgive debt. If harsh talk saves someone from bankruptcy, foreclosure, divorce, and misery , wonderful. There is an endless stream of options for sources of information and varying communication delivery methods. Different strokes for different folks.

I think terms like “stupid tax” are intended as the “slap in the face” to get peoples’ attention. It isn’t inferring that these people are literally stupid, but they clearly are missing a very important aspect of self reflection. And it’s catchier than “existential my life is lacking something tax”.

There are a variety of reasons why we misspend. Everyone needs a wake up call at times. When we get one we have to decide what to do with it. Personally I like a more straightforward approach and feel a more sensitive and nuanced way of talking wouldn’t be quite as effective for most people.

They played the guest slot machine and he is the one they won?

That's the only way to turn a profit. It's disgusting though. Mabye they can talk about their own problems for a change