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[quote=Anonymous]I have a feeling you think spending is a character issue even though it's not, but that's hard to overcome and we have way lower income than you. I think of it as a values (as in what's important to me, not value like frugality) issue. What am I buying and do I value it? Like I'm getting time, memories, etc. on a trip, but I don't necessarily value luxury for luxury's sake. I might value it for calm or relaxation. Actually not sure I'll ever value luxury as such or just to be fancy, but I mean I will do something nicer than I grew up with if can name what it's buying me.

I'm very clear on my values and that helps me spend more. E.g., just booked a trip with more expensive tickets because the timing will "buy me" less stress. If I can spend money and the result is I'm less tired and therefore less likely to yell at my family, I will do it.

You seem to be applying higher values to your kids' shoes. Try it with your own stuff. Will business class buy you less back pain or more rest or something else you can name that will help you get something you value?[/quote]

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