SynopsisStop Compulsive Spending Right Now

Shopping isn't simply a woman's thing. Studies demonstrate that men and women were nearly equally likely to be compulsive buyers. They do shop differently, though. Men tend to shop more in a "work" form and women are more "leisure time" shoppers. Women--who tend to be otheroriented and relationship-centered--tend to purchase apparel, jewelry, cosmetics, and appearance orientated goods. While men-who tend to be self-oriented and activity-centered--often buy electronics and sporting goods, chiefly functional goods.

Men and women likewise relate differently to what they have...women treasure their emotional and symbolic possessions, while men prefer their functional and leisure items.

Likewise, men's shopping is more culturally accepted. We tend to see men more as consumers and collectors, but not shoppers.

While a woman’s buying habits are frequently seen as selfindulgent and insignificant. Call it what you will, the fact is that both genders are subject to severe abuses when it comes to purchasing behavior.