Is it bad to shop a lot?

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(For things like clothes, shoes, and accessories.)

silkjames · Accepted Answer

My teen daughter loves new clothes and shoes and u know what's funny she learned it from me lol I like new gear myself :) we have fun shopping together and if u got the money why not get your shop on... but if it's a addiction and u don't have the money most definitely that's bad... I only do it during the holidays like Christmas or if my daughter needs new clothes and shoes because she loves cheerleading and dancing she been doing it sense she was 8 years old just one day she said dad I want to dance so I paid for a dancing school for her ballerina, cheerleading, dancing so she always needs new clothes/shoes which I have no problem to pay for stuff that make her happy which makes me proud and happy for what she loves to do ok il stop talking lol I hope u and every one had a good day:)!

Bklynbadboy12 · Accepted Answer

Nope cause I shop a lot

BeeNee · Answer

Is it bad? Well...
1. Do you shop at all hours of the day and night to the detriment of your mental health, social life, or ability to sleep or concentrate?
2. Are you routinely spending more than you can afford, running up credit card debt and/or draining your bank account before you've even paid essential bills?
3. Are you buying things all the time simply out of boredom rather than need or specific want?
4. Do you have so many items that you no longer have a place to store them or you're in need to a storage facility to house all of them
If you're saying yes, yes, yes, it's probably a good idea to really evaluate your spending habits.

DonkeyDan · Answer

Depends on the reason to shop a lot, and if you can spare the money.
If you shop for therapy to help with depression may seem like it's not a bad thing as it often nakes you feel better. But shopping for therapy rarely helps depression, as it's just a temporary high, hence the need to continue spending more money on more items.
If it's just because you want the items and can afford them, as long as it doesn't turn into an obsession or addiction then that is generally ok as long as it is in moderation.

The_Shadow_Dweller · Answer

I was on a shopping spree when I was in first year of my college.

Got 14 shirts, 4 pants, a fairly expensive set of shoes. And 2 or 3 sets of head (ear) phones.
Also did hotelling a lot. Like 3 times a week. For a student.

It feels good, I know.

But all is well when it is well within your budget.
You are an earning person. You need to take that into account.

My money was coming from my dad and he was like take anything you want till you are in college and giving me grades.

Just remember that...

Companies can make you buy something you do not want, but they cannot sell you what you don't need.

So even when you are on shopping spree, buy only those things which you need and not those which you only fancy for.

Big words from an inexperienced guy, but I think they may be counted.😺😸

Apple1996 · Answer

Depends if it's wasting money and if you have the space at your house to hold everything that your buying. Like I have a small closet and small house so it's impossible to have a ton of things without looking messy. I've been learning lately that less is more.

Alyssa_11 · Answer

I also have a shopping addiction but I think as long as you budget how much you’ll spend every month then it’s fine. Just make sure you can afford that budget and that you stay within it. Anything left add it into your savings at the end of the month.

Hispanic-Cool-Guy · Answer

Yes and stupid too. Stuff isn't going to fulfill your life with happiness. By your needs.

Isaiah 55:2-3
Why do you spend money for what is not bread, And your wages for what does not satisfy?

Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is good, And let your soul delight itself in abundance.

Incline your ear, and come to Me. Hear, and your soul shall live; And I will make an everlasting covenant with you— The sure mercies of David.

SweedyPie · Answer

If you can afford it and that makes you happy, hell no. If it's a problem where you spend what you don't have... and sacrifice the thigs you need in order to shop for more stuff... yeah you need to seek professional help.

Astarlessnightsky · Answer

Yes, besides the financial burden on you,

the fashion industry is responsible for a huge chunk of CO2 emissions, pollution and most brands also for animal cruelty.

So its best to only buy what you really need, with some exceptions.

lrina · Answer

the main question is, can you afford it? if you have an average/small sallary then yeah, it's a bit unhealthy. but if you're rich, then might as well live life to the fullest.

Bricealan · Answer

I like to look for clothes, but dread the crowds a lot (BEFORE COVID) I like to shop at South Coast Shopping Center in Costa Mesa, and really like that Mall.

LaFerrari · Answer

I love buying stuff…. It’s fun…. Addicting at times, if you want something then but it, know you’re budget or financial limitations, but if your financially set then do what you want! Don’t let others judge you.

RebeccaBI2000 · Answer

If you don’t have the money for it and use credit cards, then yes.

zyxacb · Answer

Yes because it tells me she's not content within, desperately searches for a constant emotional "hit" outside, and that I will be another acquisition to her for purposes of emotional fulfillment - basically, an addict can never appreciate, be grateful for, or selflessly love their drug unconditionally, because its reason for being in their life is to serve an emotional addiction to fill an inner void, if that makes sense.

CurlyGirl42 · Answer

it is bad for the environment, and maybe your budget. But can help that by going for second hand and sell/donate what you don't use anymore.

AviatorTom · Answer

Shopping is not bad, it helps the economy. What's BAD is excessive shopping for things you don't need and can't afford.

soe11 · Answer

I don't think so, if required why not? Regarding outfits many female love to buy more and more and it's exception.

Guy13 · Answer

No as long as one can pay cash for it. And, I assume your man wants you to look good. And even if he did not go with…he would readily give you money to get beautiful…. so he could get you all Nasty…

KatherineJ · Answer

“Is it bad”? That really depends on if you are staying within your budget, and not buying a lot of stuff on credit cards.

xJayleenx · Answer

It can become an addiction that happend to me but after losing my money I searched desperately for a job and found one thank God and now I’m trying to save for my future

DownIndaDumpz2 · Answer

jus be careful of scam artists, they even have these things called card skimmers that can steal ur card info at shops

DaveToo · Answer

Only if your run out of money before paying for the essentials, such as rent and food.

Andres77 · Answer

Budget and space. As long as you stay within your operational limits it's fine

Jamie05rhs · Answer

Only if you're spending all of your money. (Or if you don't have the money in the first place.)

gabby100 · Answer

NO, but why do it, if you buy something that you need , great , but just because its on offer or you are bored. Its just a waste..

exitseven · Answer

if you max out all your credit cards it is bad.

SignedAutographs · Answer

If you're spending more than you make, in a week, then yes, it's too much

CuriousMufuxka · Answer

Not if you're a woman!

NathanDavis · Answer

it can go really bad and in many different ways

Princess_shruti · Answer

No its not bad.. i dont think soo..

crossdressingrihno · Answer

If you got the money spend as you wish

midnightmoon05 · Answer

Do you NEED the stuff?

andreasderjuengere · Answer

Bad: not Silly: most likely :)

Blackcupcake · Answer

too much of anything is not good…

GoodGuyBreakingBad · Answer

If one can afford it that is all matters

TyLeeAndPink · Answer

Not if you can afford it.

OneNineZero · Answer

More things don't make you happy

Wise4myage · Answer

It is if you can't control your spending habits.

Snakeyes7 · Answer

If you aren't careful yes

Guardian45 · Answer

No, as long as you can afford it!

UniquelyBasic · Answer

Nope, its always good to spend all your money

dustybiker · Answer

Takes the magic out.

Slim57 · Answer

If it's in the way of necessities yes

Exterminatore · Answer

If you don’t like being poor, yes.

KrakenAttackin · Answer

You will never fill that void in you with "stuff".

YourToy69 · Answer

Can you afford it?

Iron_Man · Answer

Yes not necessary

Cubus · Answer

"Too lot" - yes.

strateguy632 · Answer

very bad

JesseJayNeak · Answer

Yes it is

UpdateGloomyNights_ · Answer

Yes.

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