Spending now makes me feel guilty!!

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So lately I've been very MSE and been stashing away any spare cash at the end of the month into my savings account.
However, Today I have bought a brand new big (ish) flat screen TV!!
And whilst I can afford this as I have managed to save extra this month what with working extra hours over Xmas etc, I feel quite guilty about making such an 'extravagant' purchase. Though to be honest I did need a new tv as I have been watching a little portable one since I moves into my own place over a year ago.
I love, love, love my new toy though and it defiently makes my sparsely furnished living room look more homely, and yet I cant help but feel a little guilty about spending all that money on a bit of a whim.
But then I also felt resentful about spending £3.95 on the takeaway secret recipe book this morning from amazon, as well as various other much cheaper purchases in the past few months.
Could it be that I just don't like spending ANYTHING anymore!!
I need to find a balance between being money concious but not over agonising about things I so buy I think.
Anybody else feel guilty for treating themselves? Or am I just crazy!! Lol
However, Today I have bought a brand new big (ish) flat screen TV!!
And whilst I can afford this as I have managed to save extra this month what with working extra hours over Xmas etc, I feel quite guilty about making such an 'extravagant' purchase. Though to be honest I did need a new tv as I have been watching a little portable one since I moves into my own place over a year ago.
I love, love, love my new toy though and it defiently makes my sparsely furnished living room look more homely, and yet I cant help but feel a little guilty about spending all that money on a bit of a whim.
But then I also felt resentful about spending £3.95 on the takeaway secret recipe book this morning from amazon, as well as various other much cheaper purchases in the past few months.
Could it be that I just don't like spending ANYTHING anymore!!
I need to find a balance between being money concious but not over agonising about things I so buy I think.
Anybody else feel guilty for treating themselves? Or am I just crazy!! Lol
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the funny thing is that I don't feel guilty about spending money when I'm on holiday. most of my favourite clothes have been bought when we were away. I feel like I'm very "good" all year and that I'm allowed a treat then.
Today is our anniversary and we received £20 in a card and told to treat ourselves. I felt really weird after buying a few Yankee candle tarts (christmas stock clearance) and a little vase. Love, love, love these but actually felt a little sick when I thought I'd 'wasted' nearly £10 on treats when I've had weeks where that was our food money for the week.
Still can hardly breathe thinking about it. Silly isn't it because I've well stocked cupboards now.
i know it's all the same money theoretically but in my head the longstanding savings are SAVINGS and i don't touch them ..the other savings are for spending..sounds crazy but i find it works for me...
It's not over yet, now I've decided I want one I will cave in eventually. :rotfl:
And it's not even like I have anyone else to spend money on, no boyfriend or kids etc.
Oh well, I'm going to just save extra hard the next couple of months to make up for it, and make sure I really, really enjoy my new TV. Despite the fact it's given me a headache as I'm only used to a tiny screen. D'oh!!
:rotfl: Feel slightly better now. Must say the house smells lovely as I've one burning as I speak... not that I want to lead you astray.