I have a question for you INFPs: When does it not pay to count the cost?

I guess a common answer among extraverted feelers would be: when it makes you look cheeeeeap!

But surely, other values must be considered besides social perception - especially among introverted feelers!

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What do you mean by count the cost?

I'm not entirely sure what you mean either.

Do you mean, when do the costs of a situation not matter?

Yes. Just to be clear I'm just asking for clarification on the term, of which I am not familiar. I think it's an interesting question, and I want to give a response, but I need to be sure what you mean by "count the cost" before I can properly answer.

(It's strange, but you guys are giving me deja vu for some reason... Have I used that same idiomatic expression elsewhere on this site and gotten a similar response? )

I think I meant the question plainly enough. Since the subject is money, then I'm pertaining to the monetary cost of let's say, deciding to pay for something subjectively expensive because the non-monetary payoff/reward is deemed more valuable than the expense.

So in that sense, for which situations or values would it be good not to count the monetary cost of doing something? Or for which situations or values would it not be good to prioritize the price tag in coming to a decision?

Am expecting very subjective and, hopefully, anecdotal responses.

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You mean like medical expenses?

My reasons for overspending:
- Because I LOVE IT SO MUCH and it will bring me more than its monetary value's worth in happiness
- Because THEY WILL LOVE IT SO MUCH and it will bring them more than its monetary value's worth in happiness
- When it's worth it for the greater good, ie non-material reward more than compensates for the outlay in money

The second is an Fe reason by the way.

That's certainly one of them!



This is interesting to me. I noticed that when I've worked really hard for something I'd like to buy, and I end up buying second best to save instead, I end up spending more on more trivial things to offset the unhappiness caused by self-deprivation. Although of course, I am always free not to overspend and discipline myself better.







Yup, like saving endangered species

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Spending for happiness was a concept taught to me by my INTP lab buddy... she would buy $2 soft toys and though the soft toy was pretty poorly made and probably not worth even $2, she would say it was $2 worth of happiness. I liked her thinking.

I really find it difficult to place value on money, which unfortunately means I end up wasting it

It's just my philosophy that things are definitely more important than money, and I like the idea of being self sufficient and minimalistic with my living. I would give up all of my possessions and eat bread for the rest of my life if I could get away with not having to depend on money at all, but that's not entirely realistic.

We always seem to struggle. I admit I am rather flamboyant when it comes to money, I do like to give it away and spend it on others. Money is really tight this month due to paying off debts and quitting my job, but that doesn't stop me from eating baked beans the rest of the month if it means I can use my remaining cash to buy some presents. It may be the only chance I have of spending money on other people! And that feels important to me, since I rarely have any.

I think matters of health, whether physical or mental, have no price. If we needed the money, we would get it, even if it meant selling everything we own. The hubby and I are also rather generous with whatever cash we have and we're more than happy to lend it out to other people if they need it. I've lost track of the amount of money we've leant to people. We usually get it back though, so it's all worked out. We honestly don't mind suffering for a bit if it helps someone else out.

I'm probably too laid back when it comes to money to be honest.

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