Do you think you're materialistic?

Do you take great pride in your possessions? Are you quick to lay down hard, cold cash for items to make yourself feel better, or to show off to other people? I used to be very materialistic when it came to buying DVDs and games. I used to prize my collection, and take some joy from seeing the reactions of my friends who'd see them for the first time. But, since I got a new job that doesn't pay that well, I've been forced to reevaluate my priorities and I think I've been humbled by it as a result. Now I realize things like those just don't matter as much anymore. I still get that way from time to time, though, like I wanted to get a new phone right away instead of waiting for my upgrade eligibility date, because I couldn't stand my current phone, but I told myself to wait. My current phone is good enough as it is.

to a certain degree I suppose.

edit: I don't really like showing off.

I don't purchase things just for the sake of saying "yes I have this" or because I "need" it. I just buy a lot of stuff because if I see something and I want it, I will get it. So in a way, yes I am materialistic, but its not a be all and end all of something and I can quite easily live without spending money on anything.

Sometimes I feel materialistic like I gotta have this and that, new games and new clothes and new gadgets etc. But I always try my best to control my spending.

I am at times. I enjoy having nice things and I'm happy when I have things. I have to admit I'd probably get a little upset if I had to give up certain things I own. I'm more materialistic when it comes to electronic items. I enjoy my gaming systems, computer, and music devices a lot. I like to keep updated with those types of things.

Nah not really. I used to buy lots of video games and stuff. When we moved I sold everything besides my favorite books, computer, bed, and desk. I mean granted that's still something, but I'm not too materialistic I don't think.

I didn't think so. But, I'm awfully proud of this house I'm about to buy >_> So, maybe I was just saving it all up for the big stuff. lawlJandurin

In my opinion, there is nothing wrong with being proud of matters of utmost necessity. :)JustPlainLucas

i'm not that materialistic. i'm not one to show off things, but i would like to keep up to date on some stuff.themagicbum9720

[QUOTE="themagicbum9720"]i'm not that materialistic. i'm not one to show off things, but i would like to keep up to date on some stuff.tofu-lion91

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No...but i hav intrest in it..:)

Not at all. I don't see the appeal of buying something so that you can tell and show everybody that you have it or can afford such an expensive object.

I buy things that interest me and I don't buy them in a compulsive manner.

Compared to most I'm a messiah. I've come to realise stuff can't make you happy, so I simply don't care much about it. I'd rather spend 1 million on the poor than a car.

They can beg and they can plead,
But they can't see the light, that's right.
'Cause the boy with the cold hard cash
Is always Mr. Right, 'cause we are:
Living in a material world,
And I am a material girl.

um.. yeah i guess.. my shoe collection speaks for itself. ahaha. :?

They can beg and they can plead,
But they can't see the light, that's right.
'Cause the boy with the cold hard cash
Is always Mr. Right, 'cause we are:
Living in a material world,
And I am a material girl.

Oleg_Huzwog

I can be quite materialistic, but I've got friends who are alot worse.

Not especially, but who isn't in their own little ways...

I can be quite materialistic, but I've got friends who are alot worse.

sarahxox

That's not really an excuse

Yeah I have lots of shoes, clothes, and jewelry.

Yeah I have lots of shoes, clothes, and jewelry.

effena

Aren't hippies supposed to shun materialism?

[QUOTE="effena"]

Yeah I have lots of shoes, clothes, and jewelry.

Oleg_Huzwog

Aren't hippies supposed to shun materialism?

Welcome to the 21st century :P.

I'm a woman though, and most women have alot of fasion stuff, sodon't think I'm beyond any normal degree of materialism

They can beg and they can plead,
But they can't see the light, that's right.
'Cause the boy with the cold hard cash
Is always Mr. Right, 'cause we are:
Living in a material world,
And I am a material girl.

Oleg_Huzwog

[QUOTE="Oleg_Huzwog"]

[QUOTE="effena"]

Yeah I have lots of shoes, clothes, and jewelry.

effena

Aren't hippies supposed to shun materialism?

Welcome to the 21st century :P.

I'm a woman though, and most women have alot of fasion stuff, sodon't think I'm beyond any normal degree of materialism

Aren't hippies supposed to shun archaic gender-specific expectations and standards?

As I walk through the valley where I harvest my grainJandurin

This was the only line I read. The rest I recited from memory.

Aren't hippies supposed to shun archaic gender-specific expectations and standards?

Oleg_Huzwog

If they choose to, I guess, but I prefer to wear a bra and shave my armpits, thank you.

I am proud to say that I am quite materialistic. Doesn't mean I'm greedy or don't like charity towards others, but when I see something I like and I have the money for it I just go get it.

Not gonna lie... yes, I am... (not that I'm spending all the time, but I do love possessions lol...)