In a Relationship with a Shopaholic? Tips for Coping

By Jody Morse, published Aug 08, 2007
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There are many types of people that you can get into a relationship with. With some people, a relationship will work, but with some others, it will not work. One of the types of people that you may have the hardest time dating, living with or marrying is someone who is a shopaholic. Now, it is important to keep in mind that a shopaholic is someone who really has an addiction to shopping. They will spend every last dime that they have on whatever it is that they are shopping for, even if it means that they have to skip paying their rent for the month or take out a loan so that they have the money that is needed to fulfill their shopping needs.

If you are in a relationship with a shopaholic, you will probably find that there are times when your relationship is affected by their addiction. While having a relationship with someone who is a shopaholic can be quite difficult, there are some ways that it can work. Here, we will take a much closer look at some of the things that you may want to think about doing if you plan to pursue or continue a relationship with a shopaholic.

Agree That Bills Come Before Shopping

This is especially important for you to do if you are living with the person that you are dating. Regardless of how much money they spend each month, it is still necessary for your rent and other bills to get paid. Agreeing that the person who you are in a relationship with should pay their bills before spending any money to satisfy their shopping needs is a very important step that you need to take. Of course, agreeing will only get you so far. Making sure that it actually happens is the most important thing.

Make Sure That There is Time For You

In a Relationship with a Shopaholic? Tips for Coping

Dating a shopaholic can be very difficult at times.

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I love this piece!

Posted on 08/10/2007 at 7:08:00 PM

 
being with a shopaholic can be stressful. especially since finance issues is one of the main reasons people separate/divorce.

Posted on 08/09/2007 at 7:08:00 PM

 
This is a really good article, Jody. I like to shop, but I am not a shopaholic. I'm actually a really frugal shopper and will only buy what I really need...well, most of the time anyway! Sophie

Posted on 08/08/2007 at 1:08:00 PM

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