I’m not sure if this is the correct location…but more than once in a while I get the feeling that I may be spending too much on this hobby. I can justify it in all sorts of ways. I know we are all at different income levels here, but some insight on what others ( ballpark) may be spending might be helpful. I recently saw someone retire due to too much indulging. Thanks!
Here's another way to wrap your head around it that might help you out...
Add up all the dollars you spent on providers so far this year. Then look at your list of things you wanted, however the excuse you give yourself is you dont have the funds yet or can't afford it... now re evaluate what you could've bought had you not seen all these hot grills the past several months. If you feel the experience and memories created were not worth it, dial it down. If you still think those memories were worth it, then just find a way to earn more money like these grills are doing... and dont forget to share the wealth when you figure it out and help a fellow brother out lol
On that note, I usually make a list, check it twice, gotta find out who's naughty and nice

.... then check reviews and sleep on it. For me it's all about the experiences and memories not just the physical and with soo many hot grills out there, repeating wasnt something on my mind until I've gone through the entire town or so i figured

... However, my most recent provider somehow connected with me differently and even told me not to waste money so I've decided to only see her now as she satisfy both my physical and emotional needs so far... ( i had bought her a gift twice and all I keep hearing in my head now is "Dont waste money bb") I'd almost worry I'd have feelings but then i realize it's not something I need to worry and think about since life goes by quick, and I know the old golden rule, no money no honey....so I use it to drive me in a healthy way...
Soooo... in conclusion, eventually you'll find a way to stop. I'm single since my LDR became messy and ended during the pandemic, so now that i'm free, i can venture loosely since the money would've been spent on a mad psycho anyways but now its just like dating all over again, but instead with a few different flavors every time (until recently)
Otherwise just set a % of your income towards this and keep to it...
