How do you justify buying something you want but don’t need? (lemmy.sdf.org)

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Hello again Lemmy! I have another question.

Context: I took a motorcycle safety class, was nervous but enjoyed it, researched motorcycles, found a few I liked, talked to a dealer about them but ultimately, I couldn’t finalize a deal, talked myself out of it basically.

I was curious how others might justify a purchase that has no purpose other than wanting something.

For clarity, I don’t need anyone to justify me buying a motorcycle. I want to read about your thought processes for buying something you want 🙂

As always thanks for replying and have an awesome day/night!!

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[-] Admetus@sopuli.xyz 2 points 6 days ago

You can't really justify it but if you buy it, don't beat yourself up over it. As long as you don't hoard so much as to end up with so much stuff to move when you change places.

[-] randomcruft@lemmy.sdf.org 1 points 6 days ago

Right, great comment!! Luckily I don’t have a lot of “stuff”. Just what I need to survive. To the point where my house still echos a bit… and it’s a small house 🙂

I know to many people who have “stuff” and it triggers me when I see it all!!

Thank you for this!!

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