Why are NT women so obsessed over shopping?

Post Reply New Topic

I hate shopping for clothes.

I stopped growing height-wise two years ago (4'11) and my weight only fluctuates about 5 pounds up or down, due to hypo-thyroid issues. So, I only have to buy clothes about twice a year and I love that. I shop at a second-hand store called Value Village and spend about $30. I'm really uncomfortable in stores because the employees always ask if they can help and I'm like "No, I'm trying to do this as quick as possible" and they act like I kicked them in the stomach.

I'd much rather shop in the music store or bookstore than a clothing store. It's not really hard for me to find clothes though, I just grab whatever jeans and t-shirt fit me.

I ordered a poster once and it was never delivered. I then saw that several other users had issues with that particular seller, and that no one ever got their money back. I don't buy from private sellers anymore.

I really only shop when my clothes start to fall apart and I am an impulsive shopper. Usually it's for things like comic books, cds, model planes, jackets, and books. But I think I've got a problem. I don't even know how to add it all up and add GST tax to it.
So, I hate shopping because I end up buying things I don't need and wasting over $100 every time.

While many NT women are obsessed over shopping, I must defend my weird NT friends who, like me, hate shopping.

Why does anyone like shopping? I guess it makes them feel good. I kind of understand, to the extent that I can like wearing a certain dress a whole lot, but to spend so much time on it, or money?! It all seems rather pointless. Its all part of the sexy game right? Or something like that? But there are better ways to attract men than by looking like sex on heels - I think having a well fleshed out personality tends to work wonders XD

I hate materialism...it is parasidic. I rather learn to make my own clothes, have a few outfits that fit and are comfortable and live off grid, grow my own food ....jump off the treadmill of consumerism.

I think the answer to the question in the subject heading (Why are NT women so obsessed over shopping?) is that they aren't. They enjoy it. They use it as small talk. But it's not an obsession. That doesn't mean there aren't any women with a shopping obsession, but they aren't the norm.

I also dont like shopping and find it almost impossible if I dont write a list of things I need to buy. I think I have to do this because if not I get into the shopping mall and the noise and the overwhelming number of people mess up my brain and I cant remember what I wanted to buy. So I just have to look at the list and start walking (faster than the general crowd but I cant slow down) and I walk into the shop and buy the item if it is there if not I move onto the next item and march to that shop. I often get home and someone will say did you look in a certain shop and they cant understand when I say no because it wasnt on my list.
I think I just cant be spontaneous when there are lots of people and noise about. I also dont see the fun in spending money even though I have enough of it I havent go the imagination or wish to buy this other than necessities.

My mother loves to go shopping, but I have never even remotely liked it. Unless it was book shopping. Actually, just a few weeks ago I went clothes shopping with my mother because I have needed new shoes for a year now. She kept trying clothes on and asking me how they looked. She should know by now that I don't have an inkling of what "goes together" or not, nor do I care, so she got frustrated and said "For once can we pretend that you are my 20 year old daughter who loves to go clothes shopping?" I would rather get my blood drawn for 2 hours than go shopping.

I'm a girl and I detest shopping for clothes, it's just so boring! In the end, it's my mom who does the shopping for me XP

The only time you'll ever see me shopping like a NT woman is during an anime convention

I'm an NT married to an Aspie. I don't over-do shopping for clothes and such like most NT's but I do love to shop for everyday essentials. Not sure why though! When I know I'm in need of new clothes and shoes, I do take pleasure in shopping for them because I need them. I don't like going about to many different stores either. I prefer to find one store and get the bulk of my shopping there. I don't like bringing my husband along either. Even though I'm an NT, I don't quite get that. I don't think dragging your husband around the mall as a form of togetherness makes a lot of sense.

I spend very little time thinking about "wordly" stuff like clothing. So it essentially means I never go shopping except when I specifically need something. Which isn't terribly often.

I don't really care much for shopping because it involves being out and about a little too much for my liking. And it can also be more than a little overwhelming. All the bright shapes and colors and activity. And then to have to make decisions on top of that is very difficult.

When I actually get some money, I'm hoping to do most of my shopping online. Haven't gotten around to it yet, but that's the goal.

I do love clothes, beauty products, makeup and fashion...; I'm actually OBSESSED with those things. I'm very picky and particular about those things. I only wear certain colors, certain patterns, certain cuts, everything has to be exact. But shopping honestly gives me a big headache. Everytime I go shopping I begin to feel AWFUL 30 minutes in. I cannot see how other females shop for hours on end. I prefer to get my bags and shoes from online--I am a big fan of Chanel, Marc Jacobs, etc. Like I said, I enjoy fashion. I feel like it expresses my personality and inner being. But I hate hate HATE malls. I usually just shop at thrift stores or Urban Outfitters since those places are always empty and I'm super cheap. It's silly to say that I love UO, because I can never justify spending more than $30 on a shirt and I freakin' cringe when I have to.

But even with those two, it's too much for me if it's more than 45 minutes. I begin to feel uncomfortable for some odd reason. I never knew why.

I think I only buy new clothes every season if I NEED it. I do donate my clothes a lot of the time since I buy things and never wear them. I dated my ex for eight months and I NEVER dragged him into a store. Everytime we walked by a woman's clothing store he would point it out like "oh, look" as though he expected a reaction from me, but I would just shrug and keep walking. He actually dragged me into more stores! I think he was more into clothes than I was. I just like using what I got an altering them. Like I said, I'm very cheap and hate spending money!

Now that I think about it, him pointing out clothes and talking about taking me shopping made me feel a bit bad about myself. I consider myself very feminine, but I never wear heels because I think they're impractical and I do not wear lbs of makeup. I just wear foundation to even out my skin tone and maybe some blush. On special occasions I add mascara and eyeshadow. I'm a visual person so I like for things to look good, but I'll admit. I dress a bit weird or odd. I never follow trends because I think they're ridiculous (like that new trend of having those clip-in feather s**t in your hair...). So maybe my thing really isn't shopping, but fashion !