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16 Things All Shopping Addicts Can Relate To

Just Let Me Shop and No One Gets Hurt

Jenna Wilhelm
Apr 12, 2016
Saint Louis University
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16 Things All Shopping Addicts Can Relate To

1. Your favorite store's associates know you by name
You're basically a VIP

2. You won't stop buying statement necklaces until you have one is every color

Francesca's, why do you tempt me so.


3. You never leave Target with just what you were shopping for.


4. You can't pass up a good deal


5. You live for the rewards coupons you get in the mail

Sephora, I'm looking at you.

6. You can justify just about any purchase.


7. While waiting for your Starbucks barista to make your coffee, you always find something to buy



Do I need another mug? No. Do I need a new, adorable floral mug? Yes.


8. You find yourself online shopping after you have already been out shopping.

Sales Associate: Have you checked on our website?
Me: Buys item plus 10 other "Online Only Exclusive" items



9. You love holidays...because there are so many sales

10. You work a retail job but your whole paycheck goes right back to the store


11. You can't go shopping for a gift without finding something for yourself

Me: *Intends to buy awesome gift for friend*
*Comes home with one for friend and one for self*



12. You can never own enough cardigans and sweaters

They literally are the best part of cold weather.


13. Every nice occasion is a reason to shop because you never seem to have anything "right".

*Already owns 10 suitable dresses for the occasion*
*Buys new dress anyway*


14. You can never seem to have enough money for all the things you want to buy because you just keep buying other things.


15. School shopping is one of your favorite days to shop


16. Shopping makes everything okay. Shopping understands you.

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