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Do you feel guilty for treating yourself?

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Treatyourself · 08/08/2024 17:08

Does anyone else feel guilty when they spend money on non essentials.

We are ok for money but far from well off. Probably what people would described as the squeezed middle.

Recently I treated myself to a few bits. Some nice make up £50, a bag £40, some new bras £80.

Dh and I are quite frugal generally, shop at Aldi or use basics ranges, buy second hand or hunt for discount codes, use employee discounts.

I love treating myself but always feel quite guilty unless it's something absolutely essential. Does anyone else?

OP posts:
surprisedactually · 08/08/2024 17:15

never

ManchesterLu · 08/08/2024 17:15

I do, but I shouldn't. I pay my bills, own my house outright, and put money to one side every month. I just always think I should be saving more.

BeaRF75 · 08/08/2024 17:13

No. Why is there a problem with spending your own money? All the "frugal" behaviour is pointless if you get no pleasure from the money you have earned.

olivecapes · 08/08/2024 17:12

Not in the slightest. I love spending money on me 😂 we have a set amount of money we take each month for ourselves. DH saves his, I've usually mentally spent it before it hits my account.

XenoBitch · 08/08/2024 17:11

No, I don't feel guilty.
it is your money, and if it is gained via legal means that no guilt to be felt.

Lilliesandjasmine · 08/08/2024 17:10

I always find it odd when adults call it treating yourself. No I don’t feel guilty, I work and we have a disposable income each, and it’s our own choices what we spend that on.

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