Do you feel guilty for spending money on yourself when you know it could be used to help people who need it?

I often feel guilty for spending money on things I don't need when I know I could invest a lot of that money in charities, organizations, research centers, etc. which help people who lack basic necessities like food and water or contribute to our understanding of how to fight disease and poverty. Whenever I buy new clothes I don't need or spend more money on a car than I need to...or the fact that I live in a house that is more than enough room for me..I just feel guilty. I feel like we're all so selfish and only care about being greedy consumers instead of caring about people who really need help just to live. I wish I didn't feel guilty so often...but I do. Still, it's so hard to give up putting myself and my desires first. Does anyone else struggle with this?

Do you feel guilty for spending money on yourself when you know it could be used to help people who need it?
No coz then you can never enjoy the finer things in life that you work for.You can set aside money for charity work from time to time but u shdnt feel guilty abt spending on ureself.Its just a tad too idealistic.
Reply:I spend most of my money on medical care and rx's.
Reply:I think guilty may not be the right word. I would say you have a sense of social responsibility....which is a good thing. I cannot judge whether you've spent your money excessively on unnecessary things or not. This is something you have to determine for yourself. But I know it is hard to resist from buying when I am constantly being bombarded with endless TV commercials and billboards tempting you to continue buying.





However, if you think living in a smaller house or spend more on helping the poor is right, then just do it. There is nothing wrong with that and no one is stopping you.
Reply:I dont cuz it's my hard earned money.
Reply:Nope

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