I'm jealous of the Jones!!!!!!!!!

[tag61usa]

Originally Posted by jeffrey

Yes...do you have the direct link to the prioritzer on the site?

Hi and thank you. I don't know how to do links. I think I need a computer training class.

[Hanni]

I've spent the last 2 or 3 years "spending" to make myself feel better about "not missing out" on what others had. Honestly, when you get there, it's not a place you want to be for long. To start with it was lots of fun. Then it became harder and harder to get enjoyment out of buying stuff. But I still tried. Now we have a house full of stuff (particularly kids toys) and it's driving me crazy but I'm finding it hard to get rid of because I spent good money on it!!!!! I really wish I hadn't bought it in the first place so that I didn't have the dilemma of whether or not to keep it or give it away. Now I'm trying hard not to buy too many things not to "deprive" myself or my kids but to avoid the "stuff" issue. This Christmas just past they got 2 toys each - 1 from Santa and 1 from us. 6 months ago I would have thought that was way too little amount of "stuff" but actually we had a really great Christmas and the kids have really played with what they got - heaps!!!! It's like they're not overwhelmed with too many things. I'm so pleased with our decision and we'll continue to do that. Not that I don't still have urges to "spend" to "keep up with our friends". It seems to be an ongoing struggle but I try to hold on to the "truth" of what we've experienced rather than get caught up in the fallacy that the more stuff you buy the happier you'll be.

[qmeltri]

I am shocked at these people who would let things get that bad. It wasn't because of any thing medical or any thing that happened to them. They did it to themselves. It is really sad.

Mel

[Momof3grls]

I have never been jealous of the Jone's I think thats how I remained a saver my whole life. I just wish my husband wasnt he is extremeley jealous of what everyone else has the thing is though he just dont understand is we are buying a house we have kids & most of our friends in fact all of the people we know live in thier parents rental houses & dont have to worry about rent or going on the street! And we do, & we have no one to fall back on so we have to step up & take care of ourselves & our children because no one else will do it for us.