Why are some people more materialistic than others? What is it about owning certain things that causes some of us to act the way we do? Take the modern-day wedding for example. Lately, I've found myself watching this show called Bridezillas. It is a show in which a camera follows around these brides-to-be as they make all of the necessary preparations for their big wedding day. However, most of these women seem to have lost focus of what weddings are all about. It is easy, in this day and age to get caught up in all of the glitz and glamour that often accompanies big events such as weddings. What is the first thing that usually happens when you become engaged? Your friends will often ask you about the engagement ring? Watch out if you don't follow the traditions of having an engagement ring!
The next question will usually be something along the lines of how he proposed to you as well as perhaps where the ring was purchased, how much it costs and then of course when you're planning on getting married. Weddings are supposed to celebrate the public union of two people who swear to support each other for the rest of their lives. But nowadays it seems that all it's about is how expensive the engagement ring is as well as how fancy the venue will be. What about the love? Love, as it turns out, is so passe! Wedding are only one example of where people go a little crazy with the materialism. There are plenty of other areas in people's lives where they can go crazy. For instance, take the recent economic crisis. All of these people wanted to buy homes. There's nothing wrong with purchasing a home for the first time. The problem arises when people try to purchase beyond their means. Everyone has to have the biggest and the best looking house in the nicest neighborhood. However, the reality of the situation is that many first-time-home buyers cannot afford their dream house just yet. In the meantime, however, they can still find a nice home for their money and make it their own. Materialism seems to beget greed and vice versa.
When we are greedy, we don't make wise decisions. We need to reign back a little and re-think certain situations before whipping out our credit cards. I am all too sure that the credit card agencies love it whenever they sign someone else up for a credit card because they know (or at least they think they do) that sooner or later that person will have to use their credit card. It all seems to be a matter of self control. Instead of being materialistic in thinking that you absolutely need to have something, why not ask yourself, "Do I really need this? Can I really afford it?" It might just save you a lot of trouble in the long run. Trust me, it's better to be realistic versus materialistic!
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