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Reddit user sir_nams asked: 'What is an item you spent way too much money on but have no regrets buying?'

Money is tight for many people.

But sometimes paying more is better than pinching pennies.


Reddit user sir_nams asked:

"What is an item you spent way too much money on but have no regrets buying?"

Home

"My house."

"I pay a lot as my mortgage, but every time I come into the house the immense peace I feel is just under the roof."

"My friends are worried why I stay in the house too much and I keep on telling them I’m fine, I’m just enjoying my house."

~ Not-The-Delulu

Clothes

"Investing in more expensive clothing that doesn’t fall apart in a year."

~ rainbowlettuce76

Alaska

"Not an item, but a trip to Alaska this summer."

"I never sat down and added everything up, but I probably spent about $3,000 on a 10-day trip (solo)."

"But it was an incredible trip, worth every dollar."

~ rob_s_458

Alaska GIFGiphy

Mental Health

"My kid’s therapist."

"She’s the head of the practice, and came highly, highly recommended. And she costs a goddamn arm and a leg."

"However, my kid is thriving."

"Do I wish she was less expensive? Of course!"

"Would I dream of switching her out for someone new? Not on your life."

~ strangled_spaghetti

Bed

"My new TemperPedic king bed."

"By God was it expensive but I’ve never slept better!"

~ Expensive-System-762

Dogs

"My dog."

"She's almost 7 and since I got her she's either wearing my money, chewing my money, or eating my money."

"Don't regret it one bit."

~ PsychologicalSense41

Dogs GIF by MOODMANGiphy

Comfy Chair

"A quality desk chair."

"Working from home, I spend more time in the chair than in bed."

"Paid about the cost of a mattress for my chair and have zero regret."

~ mattkoz

D-I-V-O-R-C-E

"My divorce."

"At a certain point I just said, 'it’s only money, I can make more. But I can’t get back those days I lost being with him, and I miss those days and chances to be happy more than I miss the money'.”

~ newwriter365

Japan

"My recent trip to Japan. I've been wanting to go since I was at school (I'm 40 now), and after saving most of my adult life, I finally managed to go."

"I've never spent that much money on anything. Even though I've been dreaming about it and building it up in my head my whole life, it still far exceeded my expectations."

"Absolutely no regrets."

~ -Satsujinn-

Night Life Japan GIF by PHAZEDGiphy

Bidet

"Toto toilet with Toto washlet (electric bidet)."

~ Mr_Auric_Goldfinger

Straight Teeth

"Invisalign."

Cost? Expensive."

"Having straight teeth for the first time in my life in my 40s? Priceless."

~ Disraeli_Ears

Cats

"My cats."

"The cats I had when I was younger, I got for free. Got spayed/neutered at low income clinics, then it was food and litter."

I got kittens several years back from a shelter. Expensive city, so even shelter kittens are a couple hundred dollars each."

"And they were absolutely worth every penny. Every vet appointment, every emergency appointment, toys, high quality food."

"I would give them even more if I could."

~ StinkyKittyBreath

International Cat Day Cats GIF by MOODMANGiphy

Comfy Shoes

"I bought a pair of New Balance shoes for $240."

"They are the most comfortable shoes I've ever worn and owned. My wife is getting sick of the weird noises and constant 'Man these shoes are comfortable!' whenever I wear them."

"No regrets."

~ StressSad6439

Art

"One time I decided not to go to a party because after 9 PM there was a $10 cover and I wasn’t gonna be able to make it before then."

"While walking back to my apartment I noticed an art opening. I went in and fell in love with the artist’s work."

"I bought a $500 painting on the spot. This was a huge amount of money for me at the time, the most I had ever spent on one single thing."

"Not sure what came over me, but I still love the painting."

~ OKsurewhynotyep

Family Photos

"Many years ago I decided to do a family photo shoot. I BEGGED my sister to do it with us, said I'd pay for her family's separate ones also."

"She refused, it wasn't convenient for her husband. It included my dogs, my mom, and my husband."

"My thoughts were we've never done them and mom wouldn't be around much longer. We did some shots of my mom with my dogs (who she loved) and us as a whole."

"About two months later my husband died unexpectedly. About a year later my mom was diagnosed with cancer and my sister's husband died unexpectedly. My dogs gave my mom happiness in her last days."

"My lesson was, it is 100000% worth doing it because you never know if tomorrow will come or not."

~ nickygirl19

What expensive purchase have you made that you’ll never regret?

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