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When You Feel Pressured To Spend Money You Don't Have On Stuff You Don't Want

When You Feel Pressured To Spend Money You Don't Have On Stuff You Don't Want

I was too ashamed to admit I could not afford the boots

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Dec 19, 2023
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In cold weather, my Uggs do a good job of keeping my feet warm, but honestly, a cheaper pair of footwear would work just as well.

As someone who has always considered spending money on fashion a waste, I feel a bit uncomfortable wearing these expensive boots. Here’s the story of how I ended up with them.

“What shoe …

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