Retail therapy, the best kind of stress reliever - at least for shopaholics. It's not easy being one so here are some of the hardships us shopaholics face.
1. Shopping genuinely makes us happy
Splurging a couple hundred dollars on a purse or outfit is a sacrifice we are willing to make if it makes us happy.
2. "I deserve it" is our number one excuse
Sometimes we do listen to our conscious and feel hesitant on buying things but somehow we always convince ourselves that we deserve this. 10 minutes of studying? You go girl; buy yourself a new pair of shoes. Even thinking about working out? It's the though that counts; buy a purse!
3. You learn to hide receipts
You can't lie to your mom about the "$10 flannel" that was actually $50 if she finds a receipt. So you learn to keep a hidden stash full of receipts.
4. You get a little offended each time you see your bank account
I mean, we know we do it so we aren't THAT shocked, but it's still shocking to see how low the numbers can add up so fast.
5. You become a ghost sneaking in
My number one rule when shopping is to bring the largest purse you own. That way you can fit as many shopping bags in that purse and walk in with minimal bags. Forget your big tote? The garage is your next best friend.
6. You like to shop alone
Shopping with friends is a blast, if you want to skim. If you want to go full blast? You know shopping alone is the most efficient way; you don't want anyone to slow you down.
7. You get an adrenaline rush
Each time you step into a mall you can feel your heart beat faster and you get sweaty hands because baby, I'm home!
8. You get anxiety when you don't shop
Sometimes you get a little anxious and nervous when you haven't shopped in a while. You think about the sales you might have missed and the updated clothes you haven't seen and you might drive yourself mad.
9. You can spot a designer from a mile away
Whether it's meeting a new person or seeing someone passing by, the first thing you notice is the clothes they are wearing. Cute boy with a Goyard Saint Sulpice card holder? Brownie points!
10. We forget we're college students
Most of us college students are living on a budget. Sometimes we compromise between a night out and a new pair of shoes. The deciding factor? The night will end but the shoes will stay forever!
