How Often Do You Shop for Your Self?

@mjmlagat (3170)
Philippines
February 20, 2009 3:38pm CST
Hello Guys! I hope you can share on this: do you still shop for yourself these days, how often? Or you're giving it up already to give way to much more important stuffs for the entire family or for loved ones. I'm just curious about this because it seems because of the prevalent crisis in the economy, I force myself to forget to shop for myself but instead do it for loved ones instead..it's as if I feel guilty if I buy stuff for myself, or is it the feeling that you're expecting others to buy things for you? What can you share on this? Thanks a lot and happy posting!
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13 responses
@stacyv81 (5903)
• United States
20 Feb 09
lol..never... If I get a gift card or some money, even if I go out to buy myself something, I see something someone else would like and end up spending it all on others...lol..But I love it!
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@mjmlagat (3170)
• Philippines
20 Feb 09
Yeah, the feeling's just wonderful! Thanks for the response!
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@fwidman (11514)
• United States
20 Feb 09
I still shop for myself. I shop for the same reason now that I did before the economy went bad, that I need something
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@Thoroughrob (11742)
• United States
21 Feb 09
Not often at all. Maybe once every 6 months. I am always buying for everyone else. They need it more than me.
@Jae2619 (1483)
• United States
20 Feb 09
Very seldom do I break down and go shopping for myself. It's always for the kids, or other family members. I make sure my kids have the things they need before I will even consider buying anything for me. I am in need of a lot of new things but I just can't seem to talk myself in to getting those things. I'll just keep my worn, old things, they work just fine, lol.
@mjmlagat (3170)
• Philippines
20 Feb 09
Yeah, just being practical and frugal! Thanks for the response!
• Philippines
17 Mar 09
Well, I shop for my self but not frequently because it is a waste of money.I am contented of a few dresses or things I have.If I buy things every time it will be discolored at the same time.It is not a wise shop.I tend to shop for the important things that is needed in the school and daily activity.
@mjmlagat (3170)
• Philippines
17 Mar 09
That's just shopping wisely and economically! Good job and keep up the good work!
2 Oct 10
i often shop my self every month,or after two months,buying for my personal needs. i kept on budgeting my money because i dont have a job as of now i'am depending to my parents.but when i earn my own money maybe twice a month depend on my earnings.
• Hong Kong
21 Feb 09
I don't get to shop for myself much for now because I am setting up my business and all money goes to there. Now at most I would go shop for myself once a month and usually it's about clothes or shoes. Sometimes I could survive without buying anything for myself for like a quarter or so.
@lynnemg (4529)
• United States
21 Feb 09
I don't shop for myself unless I absoluely need something. I think that it is more important that my kids and husband have the things they need and some of what they want. I am used to doing without, and it just doesn't bother me to do so. I do not expect others to buy things for me either. As a matter of fact, I am the type to sincerely tell someone that it means more to me that they give me a call than it does for them to spend their money on me. I think that too many people buy things thatthey on't really need, and in the end, it causes them financial hardships. If they would conserve and buy only what they need, they would find tht finaces are a bit easier to cope with.
@Llonorra22 (1150)
• Philippines
21 Feb 09
Due to my condition, I seldom do that. But if I have the chance, I always buy a lot of good books. Happy posting my friend...
@jazz_123 (211)
21 Feb 09
i don't shop that much because i don't have many things that i need anymore, lol.
• United States
21 Feb 09
I find that I don't have time to shop for myself. The kids are in activities and I feel like I'm constantly running, which kind of leaves me with no timeto shop. The amount of money invested in gymnastics, karate, soccer, and baseball makes me not want to shop - period. The exception I do make is when I get money as a gift. When I do spend this money, I ask myself if it's something that I REALLY want, or if it will just end up being a waste of money.
• Israel
21 Feb 09
because of the crisis in the economy im not buying much for myself.less than ever.
• United States
21 Feb 09
It seems these days I do personal shopping a lot less than I used to, but when I do it's usually something significant. My last personal purchase was a new car. I'm not counting stuff like shirts or necessities, I'm only considering things that could be considered unnecessary or a luxury. Most of the time I'll go into a store or shop online with the intention of picking up something for myself, but end up buying for the house, dog or family. I hope the economy picks up soon, I've been eyeballing a new smoker....