In the same vein, never be the sole arbiter of expensive purchasing decisions; pick another person to discuss the decision with. If you’re married or dating, you have a good choice there.
This has several advantages; one which may come in particular handy for you in high-pressure situations, is that you can honestly say that you have to discuss the purchase with somebody else. Another is that discussing the issue forces you to articulate your reasons, which will give you a clearer idea of whether or not you really want it.
In the same vein, never be the sole arbiter of expensive purchasing decisions; pick another person to discuss the decision with. If you’re married or dating, you have a good choice there.
This has several advantages; one which may come in particular handy for you in high-pressure situations, is that you can honestly say that you have to discuss the purchase with somebody else. Another is that discussing the issue forces you to articulate your reasons, which will give you a clearer idea of whether or not you really want it.