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MrsNutkin

14-09-2008 09:37 PM

Spending money

Sorry about the awful title.

I reduced my working hours ready for Uni which has left me with a lot of time on my hands until 23rd September when I'll probably have too little time.

Anyway, I've been spending lots of money, money which I don't really have. It's not THAT bad at the moment in that I know I can pay it back but I'm worried if I leave this to continue it will get to the stage where I am totally out of control and unable to pay it back.

I'm not really sure if there is anything anyone can say. I just need someone to understand I guess, my boyfriend seems to think it's really simple but the urges are bad and so it's not all that easy

Thanks for reading,
Sarah

griddlebone

14-09-2008 09:44 PM

i understand completely where you are coming from. Ive been ill recently and so to make myself feel better ive been buying stuff,or buying things for my boyfriend. Its not out of control but i can see it going that way,so i understand :) PM if you want a chat.
Liv.x

Starla

15-09-2008 12:51 AM

*big hugs*
My husband is addicted to spending. It sounds silly but we really need to be careful about it so that we do not go into debt.
Umm.. my purpose for replying is hopefully so you know that you are not alone. It can be a big problem. My biggest suggestion (if you want one) is keep your credit cards/debit cards/ bank cards at home. Tally your bills so you know how much you can spend on other things. Only take out a certain amount of cash from the ATM each week and force yourself to stick to that being your spending money.
I know if you are a spender it is hard for other people to relate to relate to those spending urges. I didn't understand it for awhile.
Best of luck and PM me if you need/want to talk about it. :)

All I'm Living For

15-09-2008 04:31 AM

*huggles* i sometimes have problems with spending a bit too much money so you're not alone. i'm here if you want to talk *cuddles*

soph.

blondiebear

15-09-2008 05:57 AM

I take some time to consider if I really need something, or even if I want it enough to spend the money. It will be there if I decide.

However, that said, do not let me lose in a book store.

Yellow

15-09-2008 08:26 AM

i used to spend money when i was sad or feeling down to make myself feel better. i was in alot of debt. i do understand.
i dont have any advice, just saying i can relate.
*squishes*
loves.
xxxxx

midnight fairy

16-09-2008 07:02 PM

hey hun

i know what you mean i sometimes like to spend money alot i was in alot of debt but iv worked really hard and iv got myself out of that but i still like to spend more than i should do

take care

midnight xxxx

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