I now see why some seek joy in the small things - either that or you go mad!

[Lovinglife45]

I have been reading a lot of threads that suggest people could afford to buy a bigger house/holiday if only they cut back on coffees, nail extensions, pedicures. Whilst I know that some squander money on beauty treatments, restaurants, high end clothes, car leases, there are those who cut their cloth accordingly and still cannot move to larger homes or go on long haul holidays.

Some lifestyles are just out of people's reach. Earning power, investments, inheritance, financial support from family all impact how comfortable our lives are.

At times gel nails, the occasional coffee, pair of shoes is the only luxury some can afford.

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Oops, sorry, that was meant to be a Google search

It's horses for courses isn't it ? One persons gel nails is another person's week in the Seychelles.

@Oldtiredfedup

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is it?

Absolutely. £20 on manicure every 3 weeks isn't going to buy you a bigger house if you put it in savings instead.

I thinks it’s more about a mindset though. I see people who don’t own their home who buy coffee out every single day. Plus other fancy lunches etc. And also having snazzy phones and upgrades etc. I’m happier to have older stuff and fewer luxuries but instead have the luxury of my own place.

@AllYouCanEatBrestaurant - Ivd no idea at all. And I recognise the irony of posting that on a thread about the haves and have nots (friend is offering to pay and I feel bad and wanted to make sure she wasn’t going to waste her money)