Scared to use new bags!

[TheOtterAndTheBags]

Lighthearted, just in case!

Every time I get a new bag (strangely this doesn't happen with anything else, just bags), I find myself feeling 'scared' to use them, mainly due to fear of them getting dirty especially if they're non-machine washable.

My DD recently got me a Kånken Sling for my daily morning dog walks but I don't want to sweat all over it (thanks, hot flashes ) and ruin it. It's the first physical item she's ever got me so on top of my usual bag caution I'm feeling a bit extra precious about it all.

I know bags are meant to be used, and of course, I will use it and will get over 'babying' it... eventually.

Is anyone else like this too?

No, but when I get new handbags I go mad after a time when I end up with dust inside and particles of whatever, I do not suffer with ocd or anything like it I just get annoyed and I don’t like putting my handbags on the floor 🤣

Me 😂

No I’m not. Use the bag OP!

when we were in 6th form my best mates mum died very suddenly, leaving so many things ‘for best’ that hadn’t been touched, lovely gifts like your bag, perfume, makeup, even soap. So many things wasted because she kept them for best, or didn’t want to ruin them by using them. Use the bag OP

I can be like it with shoes, I hate how they no longer look symmetrical after the creases appear. Then they go through that bit to looking properly worn and I like them best then.

I am using it!

Just got to get through this phase where it's still pristine and I'm scared of ruining it and then once it gets its first scuff I can happily take it with me to walk the dog every day without worry.