Why is online shopping such a compulsion for me?
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The act of shopping stimulates the production of endorphins, producing much the same effect as drugs do, it gives you a high.\nAddictive personalities crave this high.  That is why you have trouble stopping.\nWhat you should know is that the actual buying does not give you the same high.  The act of "window shopping" is what does.  So, if you can successfully browse without actually buying you will be taking a giant step forward!\nProlong your want.  Don't gratify instantly.  This is one of the best things I have learned in life.  Instant gratification gives too fleeting a pleasure, the pleasure is in the wanting. (and if you prolong that wanting long enough it will dissipate).\nGood luck!\nStand and be true
914154
I have the same prob \nguys are hard to shop for!!!
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i wonder if it could be bought online?
1005937
E-bay because i am addicted to shopping!!!!
754069
ALL OF THE ABOVE.\n\nSOMETIMES I SHOP ONLINE, AND SOMETIMES I AM AT ALL OF THE SALES, AND SOMETIMES I HAVE NO CHOICE BUT TO PROCRASTINATE IF MY FINANCES ARE NOT WHAT THEY SHOULD BE.
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Online.. anywhere.  Its more fun. YOu can see so many more products so much faster than going to a store.
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yes, i love shopping. i do it all the time online shopping is the easier way. i spend to much money and iam broke, but get paid tommrow and want to buy something to go on sat. but i like men to take me shopping instead of my money being spent.
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Yeah, there are times that those things are fun, but it really makes me uncomfortable to invite my friends over to shop for adult things.  It just depends on the people, some find it a blast, others are really uncomfortable with it.  Last time I did that was about 10 years ago, and I'm almost 40 now.  At this point, if there's an item of that nature I want, I'll go online or to the local adult store.
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I try to be on time, but it seems that I will inevitably find something at the last minute and be late! It's as if some part of my mind is intent on rebellion! I could be ready 2 hours or more in advance-- but sure enough I will find something that will interfere and cause me to be late! I always thought it was just coincidental, but finally realized I am just predictably late. So I make sure I do not allow any sidetracking and all is well.
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There are literally hundreds of online shopping sites, maybe even thousands, that take credit cards online or over the phone. They will mail whatever to whomever you want. Go crazy!
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You should be asking me what is the one thing I do not buy online. It is food and gasoline. Almost everything else I buy on line.  Much more hassle free than running all over town trying to find something that I am looking for.
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Whenever I need to buy something, I check eBay first. I look first at auctions that have a reasonable shipping cost and a Buy It Now option at a reasonable price. I stay away from sellers that don't accept Paypal or charge excessive S&H. If I ask a question and don't get a response within a day, I skip that auction. I consider feedback also. Everything else being equal, the auction that provides the most complete information is the one I'm most likely to pursue.
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I do the bulk of my shopping online. I like eBay (of course), Amazon.com, Wal-mart.com, Landsend.com and Target.com. You can also get some good buys on Overstock.com.
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Funny! Material things do not make me happy! When I buy something new it takes me about a week or less to realize that the gift I bought myself was just a whim!\n\nI will answer the question in this way! The things that I give to my children and grandchildren I enjoy very much! It is the gift of giving that I enjoy. I like to watch the reaction of the child as he plays with something that I have given them!
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Agreed - I work in retail and get customers asking me what to buy for their loved ones. I just feel like saying " how the fuck should i know"!\nSometimes think that people buy presents (expensive ones)to make themselves look good rather than think about what the recipient would want.
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um.. shopping online?
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I think that we all have bought something in our life that we regretted buying.  Sometimes we can return it, other times we have to chalk it up to experience and learn from our impulsive purchase.  Be gentle with yourself, it's OK.