Having trouble spending money.....

angelfairy

Not sure if this is the right place to post this so Mods please move if you deem necessary.

Does anyone have trouble spending money now they are trying to become debt free?

It's my birthday today and I told me hubby not to worry about getting me anything as I liked the balance of our bank account. He of course, wouldn't have that and took me shopping.

I really struggled to pick something as all i had going around in my head is, oh i can get that cheaper somewhere else, i could probably get cash back for this if I didn't get it in store.

In the end I decided on a watch and the rest of the money has gone in my card.

Admittedly we are not in a huge amount of debt but I do like saving money and not paying too much for things.

I think I have forgotten how to spend money on myself :rotfl:

i_am_really_rich!!

I know how you feel, I will only spend money on things that I really need, even if I can afford that little treat. Paying bills I will do happily, but a haircut - too frivolous

sammy115

And me! I can't spend anything at the moment....

JET34

Yes and even more so now i'm DF.. I try not to buy anything unless it's reduced, i'm getting money off or it's really cheap. I am like you I like seeing money in my bank account.

Haircut not had one of those for.... a yr

Jo6673

:beer: Happy Birthday!!!!!!!!!!:bdaycake:

Snaggles

beccaoz wrote: »

Does anyone have trouble spending money now they are trying to become debt free?

Nope..... :rotfl:

Happy birthday though, have a lovely day!

redsquirrel80

Happy Birthday! I know exactly what you mean, I find myself feeling bad about spending on anything that's not absolutely necessary (unless it's an impromptu night out which is fine at the time then I feel guilty afterwards )

beemuzed

Have a wonderful birthday!
'Fraid I'm obviously not yet MSE through and through - I have no trouble spending money...but I do try to justify it (sometimes!)

Penny2myName

Happy birthday, and enjoy yourself, even if its just having OH giving you a nice long leisurely back rub, after all there is a gift that doesn't cost anything.

Em1982

Happy Birthday!

I often feel exactly the same most days, I just think that the money will be better spent on debts, nothing wrong with that! However, other days (I find especially when I'm with BF) I just think what does it matter if I spend a bit of money, I might as well treat myself, and inevitably end up regretting it!

Burlesque_Babe

I'm exactly the same now.

I was thinking about this only earlier this morning - i've lost the desire to go out and spend like a crazed maniac (which is obviously a good thing!)

I do still have little 'blind spots'. i've just ordered a new hoover. Reduced from £70 to £15, bagless cyclonic jobby. Bargain. Don't need it though!