ARE YOU AN EMOTIONAL SPENDER?
WOMAN'S OWN|May 01, 2023
Do you blitz your bank account when bored, sad or upset? Spot your triggers - and find out how to handle them
ASDA MONEY
ARE YOU AN EMOTIONAL SPENDER?

Ever bought something to cheer yourself up, but ended up feeling much worse? You’re not alone. Millions of Brits seek solace in shopping when they feel low*. But if we do it too often – or in times of financial hardship, like during the current cost-ofliving crisis – it can lead to poor mental health. Take our quiz to reveal just how much your emotions control your spending habits – and what you can do about it…

Take the test

Grab a pen and circle the answer that most sounds like you. Then add up your score.

1 YOU’VE HAD AN ARGUMENT AND ARE UPSET. WHAT DO YOU DO?

A Phone a friend for a chat. They’ll help you put everything into perspective.

B Buy yourself something. A bit of spending helps to calm you down.

C Go out to eat at a fancy restaurant. Treating yourself improves your mood.

2 HOW DO YOU FEEL WHEN LOOKING AT YOUR BANK ACCOUNT EVERY MONTH?

A Embarrassed by how much you’ve gone into the red.

B Happy. Your finances are under control.

C Who looks at their bank account?!

3 DO YOU OFTEN HAVE ARGUMENTS WITH YOUR PARTNER ABOUT YOUR SPENDING HABITS?

A Hardly ever

B Sometimes

C All the time

4 WHEN SHOPPING FOR CLOTHES, HOW DO YOU MAKE A DECISION ON WHAT TO BUY?

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