Comments on: Geesh, It's only $5.00 – A story of financial peer pressure

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By: cybele

cybele — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 21:33:50 +0000

I used to go shopping with a friend who was — often — buying things she’d end up not using/wearing/wanting. She often encouraged me to do the same. I’d just say…hmmm, I will think about it. and put whatever it was back, knowing that if I wanted or needed it enough, I would come back and buy it another day (which drove her crazy, as part of her pleasure was seeing someone else buy something…not in a malicious or bad way, but from the feeling that it would be a pleasure for me/her other friends). Or…much more likely…I never even thought of it again…or didn’t want to take the trouble (a sign!). Saved me a lot of money.

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By: Todd

Todd — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 22:35:34 +0000

Very good tips. This post makes me think of Matt 25:21:
“You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things.”

Peer pressure is a rough thing at times. I struggle in some areas, but I’ve finally realized that I don’t care what others think of me when it comes to how I make decisions regarding my health and finances. I’m sure I’m “odd” to some, but I’m o.k. with that. I do what is best for my family and for me, and I don’t have much issue going against the crowd if the “normal” thing to do won’t bring me pleasure or a benefit. And setting limits always works well too, especially because you have a rule on the top of your mind if someone tries to be persuasive.

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By: Stacey

Stacey — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 20:58:50 +0000

Great post!

I have the same problem with our friends. We get together each Friday for supper and to spend time together. Each week they want to eat out at a different restaurant.

I forked over the money each week for six months, until I finally suggested that we try cooking together. I explained that the $15-20 takeout bills were really hurting our budget. To my suprise, they had the same budget problems! Now we’re both a few dollars richer each week, and we have a blast cooking together.

By: Dannalie

Dannalie — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 20:41:50 +0000

Excellent Post!

I have certainly been there. It’s hard to tell someone that you are saving or don’t have the money. My biggest weakness is eating out. I love a good meal out.

Keep up the good work!

By: Frugal Babe

Frugal Babe — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 22:43:20 +0000

I know the feeling of being out with friends who are big spenders. I’ve found that not making a big deal about not buying stuff works for me. Several years ago, I truly didn’t have the money to spend. These days, I have the money, I just choose not to spend it at malls. On the rare occasions when I do end up spending a day shopping with friends, I buy almost nothing, but don’t talk about it. We talk about other stuff, and they don’t seem to notice that I’m not buying stuff. I order water with my lunch and nobody notices. I think that when people make it obvious that they want to buy stuff but can’t afford it, it becomes an issue.