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I don't know man, I'm not sure how old you are or whatever but I just hope you don't regret taking that line of thought one day. 
The people who care about you have an expiration date.
Since when are hobbies required to be productive? Most forms of entertainment are unproductive and unnecessary. >

Whats the point of working if I can't buy shit I don't need! >

I can literally shop for paper towels and aluminum foil and be having the time of my life >

real >

Shopping can be a lovely social activity to do with your friends, and it's a great way to catch up. Especially if you're just window shopping and not looking to buy anything. I agree that it's not really a hobby, but in an era where people are speaking to each other in person less and less, and ESPECIALLY after a 2 year period where people were cooped up in their rooms with no way to socialize, shopping can be a great way to get that human connection and have some fun. >

My wife tried taking me window shopping when we first started dating and literally would have rather waited in the car in silence for 2 hours instead >

That's YOU and that's cool. I'm the same. But other people? Zero foxtrot >

Nah I get it. When I had money, I absolutely loved shopping. It was a small piece of serotonin. 
Now that I’m absolutely broke, it’s just depressing. Shopping just makes me sad bc it’s more money I’m not gonna have lol. >

Ive heard of expensive hobbies, but this hobby is literately just expenditure. >

Why do you care what I enjoy? It’s not a waste of time to me because it bringe me pleasure. Picking out new outfits and dressing up makes me happy in a way a lot of other things don’t. It’s not harming anyone and it is my money. >

So many hobbies these days are just facades for shopping addictions. I used to be into guitar pedals - total shopping addiction. That whole subgroup and community centres around one large shopping addiction. Got into skateboarding as an old guy (38).. well skateboarding is a massive hobby in my age group now, largest growing demographic of new skaters, and what does everyone talk about? What wheels, decks, trucks, bushings, bearings they buy... over and over again when they barely used the first one. Collecting decks and wheels etc. 
Online shopping is one crazy f'n addiction >

I think your opinion is dumb and unproductive and you should really find a better one. >

Down voting because I agree >

So the argument is: I don't enjoy this so therefore no one else can?
P.S. cut your mom some slack and tell her you love and appreciate her. Maybe that'll make you feel something. >

I will once she builds a time machine and gets some Christmas presents through my middle school years >

Damn... That's harsh but I gotta say... It explains things. >

Probably why i still only buy one $40 video game every other year >

Man, maybe it's not my place to say it but... It reads to me like what happened with your mom made you feel unworthy. She likes to shop so her lack of buying you gifts might have translated into you feeling unworthy of her affection and/or of having nice things.
I don't know, I'm not a psychologist or anything... 
But... I think maybe you should make yourself shop a little. I mean, let's say once a month you put aside $50 just to spend on something you'll enjoy. Doesn't have to have a "purpose".  
Could be a game or a cool wall poster. Just something fun. You might not feel anything at first but in the long run I think it'd be a good way for you to show yourself some love. >

That is not a direction i was expecting you to take that. My parents didnt intentionally not buy me stuff. We where just homeless >

Wait... Now I'm really confused. 
So your mom didn't get you gifts because you guys were literally homeless but you say you won't cut your mom some slack and tell her you love her until she goes back in time and gets you gifts...
On a post where you're saying materialism is bad and people shouldn't buy things they don't need.
Okay... Then I still think you should cut your mom some slack. >

Yea my life is confusing and complicated. No one gets slack tho. Im an equal opportunity hard ass