Shopping guilt

anyone ever get that after making purchases you know you cant afford?

As I stayed home today to catch up on sleep, clean and run errands, the lure of shopping without DH on my back about it pulled at me..and I relented..Figuring shopping is much more of an ideal way to waste a vaction day then sleeping or cleaning..

Now 3 hours later, I have a stack of bags sitting in my Dining room of things.... I need...(well maybe) ... yet cant ratoinalize affording..and feel a little sick to my stomach over.

I kinda stare at the bags now and then, thinking if I dont make an efoort to take the stuff out of the bags, maybe I can forget all about it..

Anyone ever get that sick guilty feeling? And HOW DO I MAKE IT GO AWAY?

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Posted by dm24angel


Anyone ever get that sick guilty feeling? And HOW DO I MAKE IT GO AWAY?

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Only way I get it rid of that feeling, i sto return at least ONE item...don't ask me why, but if I return one (could be for 5 bucks) it makes me feel more responsible.

Do you NEED need them, or just want them? If you really can't afford it and you don't NEED them, return them.

I do that in the store - I'll pile a bunch of stuff, and then rationalize that I don't need any of it. Very theraputic.

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Posted by lilmrs

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Posted by dm24angel


Anyone ever get that sick guilty feeling? And HOW DO I MAKE IT GO AWAY?

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Only way I get it rid of that feeling, i sto return at least ONE item...don't ask me why, but if I return one (could be for 5 bucks) it makes me feel more responsible.

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I have debated this...BUT I cant think of one item meaning more or less to me then the other...hence my other issue of why I love a $1.99 magazine as much as a nice pair of $40 sandals???? Call it a sickness, but I love ALL STUFF equally! ...

OR WAIT....Can I say that the fact I put TWO pairs of JEans and a pair of shoes back in the store before I bought the stuff is enough? Does that count?

I ALWAYS feel guilty, even if I NEED it and can afford it!!!

Go through what you bought, can you filter through and return SOME of it so that way you're happy and you're not spending ALL that money???

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Posted by nsgraham

Do you NEED need them, or just want them? If you really can't afford it and you don't NEED them, return them.

I do that in the store - I'll pile a bunch of stuff, and then rationalize that I don't need any of it. Very theraputic.

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you are a much bigger stronger woman then I...I give you lots of credit.

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Posted by btrflygrl

can you filter through and return SOME of it so that way you're happy and you're not spending ALL that money???

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umm...no I dont think I can do that...Im kinda lazy and I really want my stuff!

You all are making me feel worse not better! STOP IT NOW!

Every single time I buy something, there's always a little voice in my head saying 'Should you REALLY be buying this? Do you really need it right now?' And it continues to nag me as I pay for the item, the whole car ride home, etc. I don't think there's any way to stop the guilt and it stinks. I bought some clothes for a job interview last month and ended up heading back to the store and returning everything. I haven't bought myself something (aside from food) in a long time

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Posted by hbradio

You just got married and went through a rough year or so of constantly saving. Chalk it up to you deserve it just this once!

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ohhh my hero!
See..I just needed SOMEONE to say it was ok, and now I feel better!

Screw the cable bill..I got me some new shoes!

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Posted by Butterflybride

Every single time I buy something, there's always a little voice in my head saying 'Should you REALLY be buying this? Do you really need it right now?' And it continues to nag me as I pay for the item, the whole car ride home, etc. I don't think there's any way to stop the guilt and it stinks. I bought some clothes for a job interview last month and ended up heading back to the store and returning everything. I haven't bought myself something (aside from food) in a long time

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wanna go shopping Sunday?

Buy yourself something, or buy baby stuff...That should help..you need that...

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Posted by dm24angel

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Posted by hbradio

You just got married and went through a rough year or so of constantly saving. Chalk it up to you deserve it just this once!

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ohhh my hero!
See..I just needed SOMEONE to say it was ok, and now I feel better!

Screw the cable bill..I got me some new shoes!

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FH and I plan on going on some shopping sprees after the wedding - OMG I cant believe this paycheck I earned is MINE and not Chateau Briands!!!!!!!!!!!

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Posted by hbradio

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Posted by dm24angel

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Posted by hbradio

You just got married and went through a rough year or so of constantly saving. Chalk it up to you deserve it just this once!

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ohhh my hero!
See..I just needed SOMEONE to say it was ok, and now I feel better!

Screw the cable bill..I got me some new shoes!

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FH and I plan on going on some shopping sprees after the wedding - OMG I cant believe this paycheck I earned is MINE and not Chateau Briands!!!!!!!!!!!

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Its a GOOD feeling. We ended up even after the wedding, no extra money so Its not like I can use that as an excuse, BUT its kinda like back to normal...

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Posted by dm24angel

Its a GOOD feeling. We ended up even after the wedding, no extra money so Its not like I can use that as an excuse, BUT its kinda like back to normal...

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That sounds GREAT!!!

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Posted by hbradio

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Posted by dm24angel

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Posted by hbradio

You just got married and went through a rough year or so of constantly saving. Chalk it up to you deserve it just this once!

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ohhh my hero!
See..I just needed SOMEONE to say it was ok, and now I feel better!

Screw the cable bill..I got me some new shoes!

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FH and I plan on going on some shopping sprees after the wedding - OMG I cant believe this paycheck I earned is MINE and not Chateau Briands!!!!!!!!!!!

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ME TOO!!! I keep telling FH that our limo is going to take me to Louis Vuitton right after the reception. In my dress and everything!

I figure, I work my @ss off and nearly sell my soul for my paycheck, so I am entitled for some shopping sprees every once in a while! So long as I can pay the mortgage and buy food, everything else is fair game!

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Posted by dm24angel
wanna go shopping Sunday?

Buy yourself something, or buy baby stuff...That should help..you need that...

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Heyyyyyy, don't encourage me! It's been over a month since I've shopped aside from food shopping and yet DH insists I spend too much money! I would especially love to buy baby stuff. Ever since I found out I'm having a boy, I've been dying to start decorating his room!