To be honest, I don't think that when we buy things, especially in times of discounts, if it's something we need, we are throwing money away. Yes, you have already emphasized that. But we should not forget that when we drink a coffee from a nice-expensive-aesthetic cup we just bought, we are happy.
We are happy when we wear a nice apron while cooking. When we wear a nice watch or when we buy a tablecloth that we have wanted for a long time and that does not bring us any financial benefit.
So I think we buy psychological happiness. One thing I have learned, especially from my sister and the women around me, is that the money spent today for our own happiness is not a loss. Because we will always use that expensive apron we bought. We will be happy every day. Let's say for six months. For 1 year. Maybe?
Then we have to buy a new one.
Not investing and spending all the time, yes, as you said, is very wrong. Invest first. Otherwise, it's not very nice to have to work for the rest of our lives.
For how long?`
I think people overestimate how good things make them feel and underestimate how bad they are going to feel when they can no longer afford to either meet their desires, or their needs.
True, but that's exactly why we must have stable sources of income. Preferably more than one😔