Originally Posted by ValentineLissar /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Myglam was my first sub and then I later joined Birchbox. And so far, despite being a lurker and occasional commenter on these forums, I have been pretty good. I've kept only these two subs. The way I justify only having two subs is that I am realistically spending $20 a month on SAMPLES and not even full sized products. If it's over twenty dollars, then, to me, it's not worth trying samples. I'd rather go to Sephora and test out a full size product. If it doesn't work out, I'd return it. Already I have like six or seven things that I haven't gotten around to using and so if I don't use them soon, I'm basically letting them go to waste. With one or two subs, I still get the thrill of a surprise and a treat when I open the mailbox and I still get the chance to try out new products.
That being said, it's good that you've recognized that you have a spending problem. Most people who are addicted to risky and irresponsible behaviors don't realize it.
Some things to keep in mind as you try to work through this:
1. You are already spending lots of money on samples through great subscription programs. What might be the addicting aspect of these subs is the lure of "what MAY come." Yes, Glossybox may be fabulous, but don't let that suck you into dropping more money. Or if you MUST have Glossybox, cut out some of your other subscriptions. It's a huge risk to be spending $21 on samples that may not realistically be better than birchbox or sample society.
2. Next, you should probably look through the piles of samples that you've received already and see if there's something you can "rediscover" that you might actually like without having to get it in "next " box subscription. Also, try to use up the samples that you were given UNLESS they were horrible or didn't work for you. You might be surprised with how they turn out to be.
3. If your subscribed to companies that allow you to skip monthes, take advantage of it. You don't need all that nail polish from Julep AND you can see what you're getting with BA. If there's only 2 things you're really interested in, SKIP. Next cycle may be better and nail polish lasts forever. (At least nail polish does for me...the formula ends up turning rancid before I am able to get through a bottle.)
4. Stop going online for a week. As agonizing as it will be, it will allow you to spend more time with your boyfriend, rediscovering another non-electronic related hobby, and it will remove a great source of your addiction. As nice and supportive as everyone is on this forum, we also happen to be horrible enablers. It will be really hard to break the cycle if you're constantly reading about how everyone LOVED their box from BLAH company or about the hype surrounding yet another subscription company that launching this month.
Anyways good luck and I think you're off to a great start.