Hello again Lemmy! I have another question.

Context: I took a motorcycle safety class, was nervous but enjoyed it, researched motorcycles, found a few I liked, talked to a dealer about them but ultimately, I couldn’t finalize a deal, talked myself out of it basically.

I was curious how others might justify a purchase that has no purpose other than wanting something.

For clarity, I don’t need anyone to justify me buying a motorcycle. I want to read about your thought processes for buying something you want 🙂

As always thanks for replying and have an awesome day/night!!

  • Kwakigra@beehaw.org
    3·
    3日前

    If it brings me pleasure it is something I need, as I need to enjoy my life. On something like this I would just think about whether the cost justifies the amount of pleasure it would bring me. If I know I would get tired of it after a few weeks, I’m not going to blow thousands on it. If it’s a major enhancement of a hobby I’ve had for a long time which deepens my ability to enjoy it and I’m not risking anything else by spending the money, then it’s a decent investment in my happiness.

    • randomcruft@lemmy.sdf.orgOP
      2·
      3日前

      True, your points are valid. On some level I think I actually struggle with finding pleasure in hobbies and life these days.

      However generally speaking purchases should bring pleasure/happiness. Purchases that aren’t daily necessities… as I don’t get excited purchasing frozen vegetables 😆

      Thank you so much!!