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View submission: What misunderstandings have you faced because of minimalism?
That I am cheap, since I've been wearing the same clothes for 20 years.
I'm far from it: I donate a significant part of my wages to charity, and once a year I travel abroad and stay in good hotels, get the best seat in the concert hall, go at least twice to fancy restaurants. And I also believe in saving money, but that's being responsible, not cheap.
Comment by abqkat at 27/02/2025 at 12:33 UTC
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I can relate. Minimalism started for me partly by necessity - I'm 6'F, and so my clothes are all either custom made or very deliberately ordered. I don't have many clothes, at all, but the ones I do own, I've had for years and are still holding up and high quality. I can NOT shop off the rack and shopping is not fun for me, at all, so I feel like I missed part of the teenage experience that way. I also just hate shopping, so it made me decisive and deliberate about when I have to buy things
I also agree with you about experiences - I love college football more than life itself and put a lot of time and effort into pursuing it, especially after covid when it was clear how important experiences are
Comment by Defiant-Junket4906 at 28/02/2025 at 11:34 UTC
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I totally get that! People always think if you’re not buying new clothes all the time, you're “cheap,” but it’s really about intentionality. I respect how you balance things out with charity and special experiences. Minimalism isn’t about being stingy; it’s about choosing where to spend your energy and money.