Upgrade fever!

[coda72]

How do I get over my upgrade fever?!? Or how do any of you get over it? Here''s my situation, I upgraded my stone about 9 months ago, and I told myself that I would keep this stone for at least two years since I typically keep my stones 2 to 3 years. I like the size, although of course bigger would be nice, but the color bothers me. I found a stone that I would really like to upgrade to, but I haven''t done anything about it yet. I''m trying to control my impulse to get it, but I can''t stop thinking about it. I know the husband wouldn''t be too happy, but if I promise him no more jewelry purchases for a while, I might be able to talk him into it. What would you do in this situation?

 

[iheartscience]

If you aren''t happy with your current stone you''re probably not going to be able to get over the upgrade fever. I say go for it and then force yourself to wait a couple of years before you upgrade again. Also, make sure to post lots of pictures of it!

 

[lilyfoot]

Date: 4/29/2010 2:35:53 PM
Author: thing2of2
If you aren''t happy with your current stone you''re probably not going to be able to get over the upgrade fever. I say go for it and then force yourself to wait a couple of years before you upgrade again. Also, make sure to post lots of pictures of it!

Agreed! As long as you can afford it, I say go ahead and do it!

 

[kenny]

Just do it.

It stops when we die.

 

[yssie]

If upgrading now is financially feasible... I say do it now. You get the bigger stone sooner and you'll pay less for it than you will in two years!

 

[luckynumber]

Date: 4/29/2010 2:42:18 PM
Author: kenny
Just do it.

It stops when we die.

LOL!

(not an upgrader, i''d rather have more diamonds....)

 

[Dancing Fire]

Date: 4/29/2010 2:24:22 PM
Author:coda72
How do I get over my upgrade fever?!? Or how do any of you get over it? Here''s my situation, I upgraded my stone about 9 months ago, and I told myself that I would keep this stone for at least two years since I typically keep my stones 2 to 3 years. I like the size, although of course bigger would be nice, but the color bothers me. I found a stone that I would really like to upgrade to, but I haven''t done anything about it yet. I''m trying to control my impulse to get it, but I can''t stop thinking about it. I know the husband wouldn''t be too happy, but if I promise him no more jewelry purchases for a while, I might be able to talk him into it. What would you do in this situation?

 

[susimoo]

Ok, I will join in on the enabling! Go for it! NOW!!!

( It is a diamond website after all. We all have diamonditis

)

 

[partgypsy]

If you promised him no more jewelry purchases for awhile, what are you doing looking? (I guess someone had to be the voice of dissent!). I love jewelry, but I love harmony with my spouse more. I think you need to figure out a way for your spouse to be on board before you do this.

 

[crown1]

Date: 4/29/2010 3:43:24 PM
Author: part gypsy
If you promised him no more jewelry purchases for awhile, what are you doing looking? (I guess someone had to be the voice of dissent!). I love jewelry, but I love harmony with my spouse more. I think you need to figure out a way for your spouse to be on board before you do this.

count me in on the dissent. i recently had an itch to make a purchase that i talked myself out of. common sense prevailed. when you make a request such as this, i feel some time pondering whether you really should go ahead never hurts.

 

[PumpkinPie]

depends if you can get your husband on board and if you can afford it easily. If so - perhaps go for it. If not, back away from the PS!

 

[CasaBlanca]

Take up a hobby like a bedazzler gun. Or knitting. Perhaps grow mushrooms in your basement for fun and profit. Belly dancing lessons? Get your mind off of it for awhile.

As Maevie suggested, BACK AWAY from PS land. That is right...STEP AWAY from this vortex of (evil*) enablers.

There was a thread a few weeks back that some psers confessed or shared that they had removed their pieces and gone NEKKID for a while. Perhaps a stint of a week may make absence make your heart fonder for what you have? Which by the way, it is really lovely Coda!


*the word EVIL was used in an LOVING affectionate manner. With love and respect for all. Attempt of adding a touch of humor. So I may need to insert *JOKE* fine print warning to the use of the phrase. Was not inserted to offend any one particular reader. Just a small vocabulary flaw on behalf of this here author.

 

[katamari]

Definitely stop looking. No more Show Me The Bling for you!

 

[coda72]

Thanks everyone for your input. I am going to take about a week to make my final decision. I did mention it to my husband, and he said you''ve probably already ordered the diamond. I haven''t, and I told him I wouldn''t without telling him. But it makes me think that he wouldn''t be that upset if I did.