Is it ok to start being frugal?

[Anonymous]

Buying simpler, or secondhand gifts for my friends and family and just being downright stingy with myself? I need to save money to get married and visit my fiancé. I thought I could start giving $30 to my best friend Ally, to buy foodstuffs of her choice for xmases, a pocket watch for my guy friend, a secondhand retro clock for my other guy friend? Freshwater pearls for my friend Trish’s birthday, from a chain store, etc? Being frugal for me means spending under $100 on family and friends.

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I used to spend hundreds of dollars on gifts for everyone. I end up broke at the end of each year.

[Anonymous]

Absolutely, it's perfectly okay to adopt a more frugal approach, especially if it aligns with your financial goals. Your plan to give thoughtful, yet budget-friendly gifts is a great way to show you care without breaking the bank. Your friends and family will likely appreciate the consideration behind the gifts, and your commitment to saving for important milestones like getting married and visiting your fiancé is commendable. It's essential to prioritize your financial well-being while still finding meaningful ways to express your feelings.

[Anonymous]

Some people wouldn’t appreciate secondhand gifts, based on my experience

[balyai]

Most won't like it. It's better to buy something cheap if you don't want to spend a lot of money. Or do some DIYs

[Opinion Owner]

@balyai People that receive secondhand gifts usually would feel like they don’t mean that much to the giver also

[balyai]

True. That's why DIY is a cheap and better option

[Pinknat]

Yes it is ok , Because it is the through