<prompt> Human: 28M Finally moved out with my wife from my parents because of a job promotion. This is the first time Im renting and the spending has just been non-stop. Its making me anxious and a bit overwhelmed. On top of already having to pay rent, car insurance, utilities, etc. were also buying stuff we didnt need to before i.e. kitchen supplies, lights, bed-room, bath room. Its not like we cant afford it or anything since we lived with my parents for a number of years to save up but it just puts me in a weird mental state of watching the money go down in my bank account. I know eventually Ill have to move out either way but never thought I would need to spend that much . Most people end up saying buy cheap stuff like a 10 floor lamp or a 10 cookware but in my mind I know Ill end up hating the way it looks, functions, etc. Between my wife and I we have no debt and have about 100K in savings so I know spending a bit more isnt the issue; its rather I never realized it can add up so fast and quick. How can I strike a balance?  <response>: Would you rather buy cheap stuff multiple times or good stuff for much longer. Sometimes its cheaper in the long run to buy good stuff up front. Plus if you are going to hate the cheap piece, and can afford something a little nicer, your piece of mind is worth some value as well.rBuyItForLifeOr what some people do is buy cheap stuff up front, and when something breaks replace it with good stuff. That way you only spend more on what you need to. Tools are a perfect example. If your cheap tool breaks, you are likely using it more, so need a good one. If you only need it once or twice a year, cheap is fine. 