It is cute tho
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Look, I hate capitalism and fast fashion as much as the next woman, but socially we're treated as if our value is within our looks, of which we all know are mostly outfits, hairdos, and makeup catered to the male gaze. So I mean, good for her, and who cares if it didn't materially change her life for the better or change her habits. It's quite possibly a whole ass outfit no less, top and skirt, not one whole piece. If it made her feel good and she likes it enough to be lounging around in it a week later, I don't see the issue. I don't know, let women have fun. (and that includes you, Stushona! let yourself have fun!)
we all know are mostly outfits, hairdos, and makeup catered to the male gaze.
I wouldn't say mostly, it's sadly mostly unchangeable body and facial characteristics. If a man finds a women attractive or unattractive odds are that will be regardless of clothes, hair, makeup etc. odds are a man will treat and value the women in panel 1 and panel 4 equally.
Most of the effort and signalling that women put into there clothes will go right over most hetero men's heads.
I'm curious what makes you feel that way?
I mean, you're right, looks do matter socially. Caring about appearance is not shallow.
But if I think about the women I admire most and that I love, looks are never the valuable part. It's their kindness, their strength, their humour, their competence, their character - that's what's really captivating!
And if they feel good in a cute dress, or in a teddy bear pajama onesie, I'm here for either!
I love this, well done.
I really hope more people stop fooling themselves with these five minutes of happiness style purchases.
It's far more beneficial to find a hobby.
Please everyone, there are actually really damn fun things to do and explore out there that aren't algorithmically fed to you.
Paint, hike, take up photography(buy used!), learn something you lack, read a book.
Buying garbage isn't good for you, the planet, or your mental health when it's all said and done especially if you struggle financially.
I hear you and you're completely correct, but neither my ADHD nor my depression cares about these things and I assume it's the same for most people (either one or both).
Brain simply says no for⦠well, ever since. Buying something gives short bursts of dopamine, like eating something tasty.
If your life sucks or you're currently under emotional pressure you take every source of happiness you can get. Though I'm heavily biased I'd wager most unnecessary purchases can be linked to this.
Those small dopamine hits also help to lengthen and strengthen ADHD and depression.
Unfortunately the wife and I have been through both. It's a complicated issue especially since it's entangled with socioeconomic factors out of all of our control.
I hope it gets better for you, and all of us soon.
Buying shit won't bring you happiness, but pirating it definitely will!
Objection. It's kinda fun to dress up even if you're just hanging out at home. Then when you see yourself in the mirror you can say: "Lookin GREAT!" and give yourself finger-guns and do a spin move and a pose.
(even if you don't really look that great bc you're old and dorky. it's just that you're dressed up a bit, you know?)
Being old and dorky isn't mutually exclusive to looking great. I bet you look great, even if you don't fully see it yourself, someone else will.
I know I'm looking great! (finger guns) (spin move) (POSE)
Not really hedobism, more like consumerism.
Yep. As far as I remember, epicurean hedonism is all about enjoying bodily pleasures but at the same time not depending on it.
Je suis Charlie! lol
I understand this. And it's not wrong.
But, you know... Buying things for a shot of dopamine works and in this world shouldn't be so frowned upon. I know it doesn't make me happy for more than 5 minutes. But man, let me enjoy those five minutes.
My understanding is that dopamine makes you desire things, so buying things will actually reduce your dopamine levels.
i only buy if it's to support something otherwise it's just clothes that people put out and i love it, the stuff comes to me
I stay excited for my purchases until i get it and then i enjoy it for the rest of time. But i don't buy lots and i research lots.
If my package takes 1 week to arrive I've already lost interested before even opening it