Do you buy things to make yourself happy?

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  1. DonGenaro

    DonGenaro off to another land

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    DonGenaro, Oct 19, 2008
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  3. NightRose

    NightRose idiosynractic rose

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    Books is definately a favorite. I just finished reading The Call Of The Wild and I've been looking around for that Of Mice And Men book but I can't find it anywhere.
     
    NightRose, Oct 19, 2008
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  5. redyelruc

    redyelruc The Yard Man

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    I rarely buy things to try and cheer me up. I go out instead.
     
    redyelruc, Oct 20, 2008
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  7. BunnySuit

    BunnySuit Senior Member

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    i am a fan of useless shoes that i can rarely wear.
     
    BunnySuit, Oct 20, 2008
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  9. JethBroh

    JethBroh VikingAmbasador

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    no i dont
     
    JethBroh, Oct 20, 2008
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  11. Greengirl

    Greengirl Senior Member

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    well i usually don`t care so much about buying things and its not the thing for me to cheer me up.
     
    Greengirl, Oct 20, 2008
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  13. bird_migration

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    I am not materialistic in that sense, so I never buy anything just to make myself happy. That's not where happiness lies for me.
     
    bird_migration, Oct 20, 2008
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  15. i_was_in_shroom_land

    i_was_in_shroom_land Shroomier than you!

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    yes, i treat myself to a new wardrobe.
     
    i_was_in_shroom_land, Oct 20, 2008
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  17. mystical_shroom

    mystical_shroom acerbic

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    Do I buy myself things to make myself happy...Hmm, well I purchase things that I need or that I want, like if I need more paint or something of the like, I will purchase it, and it is used for something that I do that I enjoy, thusly putting a smile on my face, which basically means I am in a happy mood...
    I like getting things for other people that they may really really want or really really need, that makes me in a happy mood...
     
    mystical_shroom, Oct 20, 2008
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  19. Autentique

    Autentique wonderfabulastic

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    fun socks make me happy, cute underwear too, colorful earrings, scarfs.

    Im right now broke and happy haha, yesterday I even went to the mall and didnt feel like buying anything, that's very weird. Specially since I walked by so many stores that I love.
     
    Autentique, Oct 20, 2008
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  21. Cate8

    Cate8 Senior Member

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    yes, I do. It annoys me at times, yes.
     
    Cate8, Oct 20, 2008
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  23. daisymae

    daisymae Senior Member

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    We all need something to make us feel better sometimes. Sometimes money is exchanged for that "something"...be it food, drink, warm clothing or a material item like a book. I can't imagine a more miserable existence than simply being sustained.

    I get the feeling that a lot of "enlightened" types believe that humans are failures at being humans just because they act human.
     
    daisymae, Oct 20, 2008
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  25. Cate8

    Cate8 Senior Member

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    I couldnt agree more with daisy mae. ESPECIALLY the last part.
     
    Cate8, Oct 20, 2008
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  27. Peanuts

    Peanuts Nutz

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    I used to spend money on stuff to make me happy but I realize that is not what is going to make me happy. When I was throwing our budget off and Bill would get upset that didn't make me happy.

    When I do shop I try to shop cheap. I love Goodwills. I donate and buy our clothing there. That is the one kind of shopping I LOVE!
     
    Peanuts, Oct 20, 2008
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  29. Piaf

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    Yes I do. And then I feel guilty :(
     
    Piaf, Oct 20, 2008
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  31. mystical_shroom

    mystical_shroom acerbic

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    Why feel guilty though.... It's not like you have only a few dollars and have a baby that hasn't eaten for a few days and instead of buying food for your baby you go and get something for yourself...
     
    mystical_shroom, Oct 20, 2008
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  33. Cate8

    Cate8 Senior Member

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    Totally. I hate self induced guilt trips. Especially when its a neverending cycle...get over it.
     
    Cate8, Oct 20, 2008
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  35. Peanuts

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    Sometimes that guilt helps keep me in check. It's like my conscience is screaming at me and then when I listen to it I feel better. When I don't I feel like shit.

    Ever buy something for yourself and then have that sinking feeling and end up returning it? I've done that a few times.
     
    Peanuts, Oct 20, 2008
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  37. Cate8

    Cate8 Senior Member

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    couple times
     
    Cate8, Oct 20, 2008
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  39. Waking Life

    Waking Life Cool looking idiot

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    in which case the baby should feel guilty. get your own fucking money, baby.
     
    Waking Life, Oct 20, 2008
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