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MONEY
The Things We Think Other People Shouldn’t Spend Money On
We all have reasons for spending money. We just think ours are better.
The only job she had was a boob job.
He borrowed money from his brother to get the utilities turned back on, and then he showed up with a fresh tattoo.
He couldn’t afford to live alone and had to move home with his mother, but he always had money for beer and cigarettes.
We judge other people’s spending
You probably know people like this, and you probably judge them. I do.
But most of us think our own financial foibles are a special exception. A very understandable exception, you should understand.
We always have a reason for our own spending
I can explain why I bought the bottle of French perfume! It’s a rare splurge, I really love it and it will last forever because I save it for special occasions.
I only use DoorDash when I really need to! I was hungry and exhausted. I’ve been working a lot of hours. I don’t get any help at home. I didn’t have time to go to the store.
