Dremulf
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I grew up with a decent amount of money. My parents werent rich but we were comfortable.
In college i tried to be completely independent and ended up with a habit of not buying things unless absolutely necessary.
Now i make enough money to easily afford a new phone, but i get nervous and freak out about expenses when i even look at them.
My fiancee is threatening to throw my phone into the river down the road if i dont replace it.
Its time for a new one. But the idea of spending the money on myself makes me queasy.
Its actually funny. Sort of. My kids ask for a new toy and i buy it. Fiancee needs new tires on her car and its done.
But if i need a new pair of boots i put it off till im wearing socks with leather tops.
Anyone else have this issue?
SchrodingersSchrodinger
I find that creating a budget helps. Allocated your money into your expenses, debts, & savings including personal expenses.
ju1c3
Yep. I grew up poor though so money in my bank account is a security blanket. Wife & kid get new stuff I have holes in my shoes. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
CaptainSaq
Same here. It takes a lot for me to purchase anything for myself.
coronalmassejection
CloakerJosh
Nope. I'm like Al Bundy. None left for me even if I wanted it. I exaggerate, I am a little selfish with some of my purchases.
bregma
Story of my life. Not helped by my wife "I know it's not the one you need but it cost less so I got it for you."
DriftingSteps
Nokia 3 is coming out. Its likely to be pretty cheap and worth your investment if you're worried about that.
GoodB1tch
I tend to be that way but I've gotten better. It helps that my kids are practical but will encourage me to get something when I need it.
DontcallmeLen
Buy a new Nokia 3310 when they're re-released.
Mormor20
Get a huawei, great value. Talk to your fiancee about it.
Ksjjjdnaja
It's exactly like people who overspend, you have to use moderation in both. Buy yourself something small from time to time and work at it.
BloodiDodi
Similar here. I have the same phone since 2011. All my friends changed their phones at least twice but I'm fine with mine.
Dremulf
Mines a 2010
PButterandJealous
Completely the same
filben7
$100 will get you a good USED phone from ebay. Then upgrade the battery for $20, enjoy new phone.
catsonawall
You sound exactly like my husband
Dremulf
I will take that as a compliment as i am sure it was lol
BinocularsAreFuckinAwesome
I do but I ask my husband to buy the stuff for me. If I'm not the one doing it I don't feel as bad. It might not make much sense but works.
DoseOfScience
Value proposition. You don't see the convenience that a new phone would get you as worth it, but the happiness from them is easily worth it.
DoseOfScience
Get this one: https://www.amazon.com/CAT-PHONES-Waterproof-Smartphone-integrated/dp/B01JO9ZF3Y/
Landroid55
Totally recommend the Moto g4 with Amazon ads. It's under 200 bucks and just as good as my prior iPhone 5. Compatible with all major 1/2
Landroid55
Networks and the ads aren't that bad! You can pay extra to have it without ads but my frugal ass opted for ads to save a few extra bucks!
Landroid55
Oh forgot to mention I think you might have to be a time member too... (End, really)
Gay5partan
What kind of dinosaur d you have now is what I wanna know.
Dremulf
An LG so old it doesnt have a micro SD slot and cant hook up to wifi
Gay5partan
Go with iPhone. Super easy to use. Just make sure to get a decent case for it.
udick
Why not just buy a new used phone
Dremulf
Headed to the US Cellular store now to ask about that lol
udick
I just want you to know, random stranger, I'm really proud of you for keeping a phone in working order for that long.
Dremulf
Im a Trauma Nurse. Fixing broken things and keeping them alive is what i do lol. Seriously tho my sister is a computer tech.
udick
is she single?
Dremulf
Not any more. Her boyfriend proposed at xmas dinner. I think he was a little afraid lol. Im 6'3" 240lbs. My twin sis is very dear to me haha