Feeling guilty about an unnecessary and extravagant purchase

Last January I dithered and dithered about buying some bedding, very plain but excellent quality - in the end I bought it because it was in the sale and am so glad I did as it feels lovely.

However, I always resent paying full price for anything.

Absolutely the right thing Chewbacca Think how much time you spend in bed, you'll be enjoying it for ages. After all it would only take a spilled cup of coffee or a dropped bottle of nail varnish and one of your other sets would be ruined. Always as well to have something in reserve.

Three sets isn't extravagant at all and why shouldn't you have it? Don't give it another thought.

annsixty you've hit the nail right on the head! Similarly deprived childhood with absolutely no luxuries (and often necessities too) and spending money on myself just doesn't "feel right" somehow. If it was for the GC or family, I'd spend it in a heartbeat but buying something that I want, but don't need, has made me feel quite awkward with myself.
I keep nipping upstairs just to catch sight of it on the bed!

annsixty wow, you're exactly the same as me and for exactly the same reason, I've never heard anyone say that before, I'm so glad I'm not alone.

Chewbacca, oh no you did the absolute right thing. The bonus was unexpected you shared some, you have nothing to feel guilty about. The bonus was your gift to do as you please, and you bought what would make you happy, end of story. I hope every time you look at it on your bed you remember it was a gift given to you for working so hard.

You can never have enough nice bedding, I have about ten sets but share them round three bedrooms. You earned the bonus, enjoy your treat

I have 2 identical sets which are several years old, but I totally support your decision.
I had a very deprived childhood and can't get over the mindset that I cannot do it, oh how I wish I could get over the guilt and spend what I would like.
I can do it with food but not with household things.
Gone off topic ,sorry, just touched a nerve.

ps It's your bonus, you earned it - and you gave some away!

Very generous, you deserve a treat.

It was for the house, not you

I bought myself some expensive perfume recently and still feel guilty, but I do like it.

Not at all. I should really throw some out because I am fed up with them and they don't seem to wear out.

Three sets is just right - one on the bed, one in the wash and one in the airing cupboard!

We have about five but only use two in the main.

3 sets sounds reasonable. One on, one off, and one in the wash. Anyway, it was your bonus, so why not be extravagant with it? Enjoy.