<prompt> Human: Ill keep it simple.Im 25, work a stable public-sector job 43K. Great benefits, I contribute 10 of my salary to retirement and my employer dumps in 13. I carry no debt and live somewhat frugally. I put about 500 into my savings each month. Recently, I dropped 1,100 to fly to Europe for a few weeks to see an old friend who lives there. Im in no means in a bad place financially. Id like to increase my salary from 42K to around 60 or 70K by the time I am 30, but I digress. Ive been sick ever since I bought the ticket. I put it on my credit card and luckily have paid it off and reaped the miles that I can get from it.Does anyone else feel really crappy when they purchase something big? Maybe in the grand scheme of life 1,100 isnt a ton of cash, but now it feels crazy.  <response>: You need to give yourself money to spend on indulgences. 1100 for a few weeks to see a friend in Europe is a great way to spend some money. Perhaps you are feeling sick because you didnt really budget adequately for it in advance? This is why I personally like strict budgeting so much - it means that I know for certain that all required expenses and saving goals are covered - and then I get to decide how to spend the extra - without guilt. Try adding 100-200month into a vacation or fun money fund. Then you can spend without the guilt. 