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to think that nearly everyone has

377 replies

NutElla5x · 05/02/2019 18:29

a vice. Mine used to be the booze,but I knocked that on the head when I found myself drinking up to two bottles of wine a night. Now it's shopping. I just love to shop,be it for food,stuff for the kids,make-up,clothes,shoes,household goods or anything else. I just get a buzz out of it. What's your vice? Is it something you worry could get out of hand, or do you see it as a simple pleasure that you deserve even if it might be bad for you and/or your bank balance?

OP posts:
sprinkleofsunshine · 05/02/2019 21:09

Shopping also.

SauvingnonBlanketyBlanc · 05/02/2019 21:10

A good sauvignon blanc (as per user nameBlush)
Newspaper apps
MN

Hammondisback · 05/02/2019 21:12

Clothes. RussellSprout, I’m a bit like you Blush

pigletpie2177 · 05/02/2019 21:16

Ear buds 🙈 I know they're bad but they feel so good.

Also scandi clothing for my toddler. Destroys my bank balance but his wardrobe is so bright and lovely.

allyourcats · 05/02/2019 21:20

Vodka (trying to stop)
Online shopping

Jsmith99 · 05/02/2019 21:21

Beer. I adore the stuff, and always have. I’m a proper beer geek, and the huge variety of craft and artisan beers now available mean I’m like a kid in a sweet shop.

I try to keep a sensible balance by not drinking from Mon-Thurs, but it doesn’t always work out like that...

JaceLancs · 05/02/2019 21:22

Shopping and coffee

YourFly · 05/02/2019 21:25

Saving. Even 50p saved makes me happy. I want a newish campervan, my goal is 12-18 months then I should be able to get one.

I used to spend a lot, but soon realised I was only getting a short term high for a long term low.

halfwitpicker · 05/02/2019 21:26

Coffee and flirting

copperlou · 05/02/2019 21:27

I suppose mine is phone time, just aimlessly scrolling for hours. I hate it

silkpyjamasallday · 05/02/2019 21:28

Smoking
Sugary tea
Shopping

DialsMavis · 05/02/2019 21:33

Smoking and alcohol but in very limited amounts as I know they are BAD

TSSDNCOP · 05/02/2019 21:37

Gossip
Spending (according to my in-laws)

IveGotAlpen · 05/02/2019 21:39

Food. Mainly cake 🍰

kateandme · 05/02/2019 21:41

fear
routine
over analyzing/thinking
holding my tongue.
addcitive personality

Chottie · 05/02/2019 21:44

MN
Coffee from the coffee shop
Browsing the lipsticks in Boots
Stroking the wools in the haberdashery in JL

twatbastard · 05/02/2019 21:48

Roast chicken & thyme sensations (very specific), I can't have them in the house - have been known to eat 3 share bags in a day. Blush

TheRealShatParp · 05/02/2019 21:49

Fizzy drinks.

Caxx · 05/02/2019 21:52

Tesco nail polish removerBlush

BobLemon · 05/02/2019 21:53

Mumsnet

BobLemon · 05/02/2019 21:54

And eating. Anything. Just eating.

brizzledrizzle · 05/02/2019 21:54

buying 99p kindle books.

TwirlyCat · 05/02/2019 21:54

Candy Crush. I’m on level 1302. 😳

rillette · 05/02/2019 21:56

Hula Hoops and bargain shops (Poundstretcher, B&M, Poundland, Home Bargains etc)

aliceelizaloves · 05/02/2019 21:57

Takeaway coffees. I hate to think how much I spend on them but I love the treat of going into a coffee shop and feel it's good for my mental health!