Is it normal that to care so much about material items?

I feel that I care too much about material items like clothing, accesories, my iPod/Phone, and even make up. It was my 16th birthday a month ago and I asked for, a Louis Vuitton speedy 35 handbag, which costs about 700 $. Whenever I go shopping, I find myself impulse buying things I don't really need, but want. It seems like the only things I find myself interested in having discussions about are material items, and I never have any actual deep conversations with anybody anymore, even my closest friends. My parents are divorced, and I'm starting think that, that may be why I'm acting this way..? Is it normal for someone with divorced parents, or even without divorced parents, to be so materialistic?

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54% Normal
Based on 39 votes (21 yes)
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Comments ( 14 )
  • HellaWhiteDude

    It's A common thing for someone your age to act that way, but since you've aknowledged that you have a problem, you're one step closer to fixing it. PS jermath go fuck yourself. How can you be such a dick and then promote god in the same paragraph?

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  • deb54

    It's great that you can see that your actions are a bit over the edge. My question would be..are you spending your parents money...or your own? If you work hard and want to treat yourself once in awhile,that's a different story.

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  • nemo311

    I voted normal, because whatever, whatever makes you happy. But personally I think the speedy isn't that hot. I have the manhattan and I love it. Very stylish.

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  • Atleast shes asking for help and tips.
    Your 16 and its kinda normal to love those things. Im 16 to but a boy. I think about money alot and how to get much money to buy things. Even tough you should know when u crossed the line.
    Try going less shopping and realy try to think about other things, maybe find a new hobby.

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  • elasticband

    If this is not fake at least it means that you recognize that something is wrong about this.

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  • jermath35

    Exactly people like u piss me off.... America is ruined because we don't look out for each other ur being selfish... Turn to god

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  • NJDevils10

    No. Please don't reproduce and raise a child. You're the reason America is turning into a shit hole.

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  • stratman

    I think you need to do something that will change your ways like charity work or something. Volunteer for something and j promise it will be more rewarding than a freaking handbag ( sorry that's just so stupid). I think something like that will help. Also, just be more introspective and deep about who you are. Spend some time thinking, not about material but about life and you and your soul and character and who you want to be and what you want to do. It's nice to have nice things, but you must define excessive, and it seems you've crosses that line.

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  • Instead of criticizing her, maybe you guys can help or just not say anything if you don't know how to. Some people become a certain way because of many reasons, and you can't judge them without knowing their story. I suggest you visit a therapist or something, because this could mean many thing. Are you looking for material to cover your insecurities? Etc etc...

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  • Celeste

    Dude, sell that bag and use the money for collage or something useful.I impulse shop-but for books.And i won't stress over them if they're gone, but i mostly use them as drawing reference[manga] Why give a damn about material?And don't bring divorce into this-we all take it differently, i mean, i didn't even care about my parents being divorced[and i was 8]

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  • Nothing wrong with being materialistic mind your own biz. I'm not hurting stealing cheating so just let us girls do whatever we want to make ourselves happy

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  • Gidget

    if you really want to change volunteer or something give back you know get in touch with reality there are alot of people who have nothing if u dont care at least pretend to

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  • Gidget

    im a girl and it is not normal i mean yea i like things but a $700 hand bag wtf i wouldnt want a bag worth that much i wouldnt even use it id be afraid of ruining it this is ridiculous and no there does not need to be more materialistic superficial females out there you cant even call yourself women women are suppose to be deep caring and nurturing beings Please dont have children

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  • I am exactly like you so I think it is normal. Us girls like things, it's normal. There needs to be more girls like this out there.

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